LYNCHBURG, VA – The second ranked Rowan University field hockey team suffered a 4-3 loss against the University of Lynchburg.  The game was played at Liberty University.
 
The Hornets led 2-0 after goals by forward Jackie Lerro at 9:36 and 20:27.  Midfielder Kristiina Castagnola cut the deficit to one.  She hit the cage (25:31) after a pass from back Casey Wagner.  
 
Lerro made the score 3-1 with a penalty stroke in the third quarter .  Forward Bridget Guinan had a shot into the left side of the net for the Profs' second goal (41:46) after a penalty corner.  In the fourth, midfielder Emily Dudley gave Lynchburg a 4-2 advantage at 52:59.  Guinan produced a second tally with 48 seconds remaining.  She has six goals and five assists this year.     
 
Goalie Morgan Novak made nine saves.  It was Rowan's first loss (7-1) on the season.  Lynchburg is 6-3 overall.