Nazareth College Athletics

ROCHESTER, NY (nazathletics.com) - Nazareth field hockey battled back after falling behind by two goals but came up short in a 2-1 loss to Utica on Wednesday, October 14, at NLPA Field. With the loss, the Golden Flyers fall to 1-9 overall and 1-4 in Empire 8 play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The first quarter featured a slower pace, as Utica generated three penalty corners, but Nazareth's defense held strong to keep the Pioneers off the board. Utica held a slight 3-1 shot advantage through the opening 15 minutes.
• With the Golden Flyers unable to generate much offensively, goalkeeper Ayva Kantor came up big for Nazareth with two big saves off a Utica penalty corner early in the second quarter. 
• However, about halfway through the second quarter, Utica capitalized to take a 1-0 lead into the break. 
• Three minutes into the second half, Utica would double up their lead, 2-0.
• With under a minute remaining in the third quarter, Nazareth got on the board following a penalty corner. In a net front scramble, Kristina Fisher was able to get her stick on the ball and knocked it home to cut Utica's lead in half.
• The Golden Flyers had a strong push in the final couple of minutes of play, generating a great chance in front of the net to tie the game with under a minute left, but the shot just missed wide. Utica held on to win the game 2-1. 

 
GAME NOTES:

• Ayva Kantor had a stellar game in net for the Golden Flyers, stopping 11/13 shots.
• Kristina Fisher recorded her team leading third goal of the season
• The shots on goal finished 13-4 in favor of the Pioneers 

 
UP NEXT:
The Golden Flyers will hit the road on Saturday, October 17th as they take on Houghton at 3:30 p.m.
 
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