Box Score GLASSBORO, NJ – The Ursinus College field hockey team won 3-0 at Rowan University on Thursday night. It was the season opener for both teams.
The Bears were ahead 2-0 after the first half. Back Colleen Leahy (sr. Centereach, NY/Centereach) knocked in a rebound at 8:34 after a save by Rowan goalie
Carly DeMarco (jr. Gloucester City, NJ/Gloucester City). Forward Amber Steigerwalt (sr. Warrington, PA/Central Bucks S.) had the initial shot. Back Ann Kopera (sr. Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) had the second tally on a penalty stroke (33:45).
In the second period, Steigerwalt scored in front of the cage at 39:36 with an assist from back Aliki Torrence (sr. Reading, PA/Exeter). Ursinus goalie Jules Singer (so. Newtown, PA/Council Rock N.) made six saves for the shutout. DeMarco ended the game with six stops.
Next, Rowan travels to Franklin & Marshall College on Saturday, Sept. 3 for a noon contest.