ROCHESTER, NY (nazathletics.com) - Nazareth Field Hockey (2-11, 2-6) fell to Russell Sage (6-10, 4-6), 3-1, Saturday afternoon at NLPA Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Nazareth fell behind early when Russell Sage scored 1:26 into the game. Kristina Fisher put a shot on goal that was saved, and Addyson Guarino also tested the goalkeeper. Russell Sage added a second goal at 12:10 to take a 2-0 lead. Nazareth earned one penalty corner.
- Nazareth created a scoring opportunity when Victoria Palermo put a shot on goal, but the attempt was saved. Russell Sage extended its lead to 3-0 with a goal at 29:22. Ayva Kantor made three saves in the quarter as Nazareth worked to limit the deficit.
- Kantor made three saves to keep Russell Sage off the scoreboard. Nazareth generated two penalty corners, with Abigail Roth putting a shot on goal that was saved. The Golden Flyers entered the fourth quarter trailing 3-0.
- Nazareth got on the scoreboard at 53:22 when Palermo scored an unassisted goal to cut the deficit to 3-1. The Golden Flyers continued to pressure the defense late, earning a penalty corner and putting two more shots on goal from Palermo and Fisher, but both attempts were saved.
GAME NOTES
- Victoria Palermo scored her first career goal for Nazareth in the fourth quarter, making her the second rookie to record a goal this season along with classmate Addison Edwards.
- Ayva Kantor made her 13th start in goal this afternoon, collecting seven saves. Kantor ranks fourth in the Empire 8 with 8.46 saves per game.
UP NEXT
Nazareth closes out the 2026 season at home against SUNY Brockport, Wednesday, Oct. 28. Start time is slated for 6 p.m. at NLPA Field.
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