W&M Field Hockey Falls at Hofstra, 3-0

10/21/05 10:42PM

HEMPSTEAD, NY - William and Mary’s field hockey team lost at Hofstra, 3-0, this evening at Shuart Stadium.

The loss drops the Tribe’s record to 8-8 overall and 3-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association, while the Pride improves to 11-4 (4-1 CAA).

Hofstra’a first goal came on a penalty corner in the 19th minute, with Leslie DeSimone scoring off assists from Sekayi Liburd and Pemba Ramdoo. The Pride added an insurance goal six minutes into the second half, as Brit Blankmeyer tipped in a pass from Ramdoo. Hofstra’s final goal came on another penalty corner in the 61st minute, when Ramdoo scored off a pass from DeSimone.

Hofstra out-shot W&M 13-7, and held a nine to five lead in penalty corners. Tribe sophomore Gwen Hunter (Seaville, NJ) made four saves in the game, while Jessica Cowperthwait had three saves for the Pride.

W&M returns to action on Sunday afternoon at 13th-ranked Northeastern.

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