Tag: Field Hockey

The Drexel University field hockey team had an incredible season this year. As the season came to an end Nov. 6, the Dragons had a great stretch of games. The team won their last two games against Colonial Athletic Association opponents, which put them in the post-season, facing James Madison University in the CAA semifinals. A win in this matchup would have propelled the Dragons to advance in the postseason.

The Drexel University field hockey team had an eventful weekend. Not only did they win their final two games of the season against tough opponents, they were able to secure the fourth seed in the Colonial Athletic Association playoffs. Senior day was also this past weekend and as such the Dragons honored players Mary Lynam, Danielle Grassi, Jenna Knouse and Lauren Hibshman. Each of these seniors deserve to be recognized for their contributions to the team; their leadership helped propel this young team to a postseason appearance, where there is no doubt they will want to continue the successes of the season.

The Drexel University field hockey team lost a tough match against Hofstra University Oct. 26. This loss came after another tough loss to campus rival, the University of Pennsylvania. The Dragons played hard and made the game interesting by forcing overtime, but unfortunately could not hold on. Hofstra is another Colonial Athletic Association opponent, and it would have been helpful to the Dragons postseason hopes to win this matchup.

Even though the Drexel University field hockey team started off with a goal less than five minutes into the game, their strong leading effort was not enough to get them a win Wednesday, Oct. 21 versus University City rival, the University of Pennsylvania.

It was a tough weekend for the Drexel University’s field hockey team. The lady Dragons were tasked with taking on 18th-ranked James Madison University and second-ranked University of Connecticut. Both games were lopsided both on the score board and on the field. The Dragons did not look quite themselves, as their defense was not as stout as we have been accustomed to seeing. The Dragons allowed a total of 41 shots on goal this weekend, and only managed 17 shots themselves. James Madison and Connecticut were both extremely tough, as was to be expected considering their rankings, but Drexel still played hard and did everything they could.

Call off the dogs, it looks like the Drexel University field hockey team has found its rhythm. Over the past weekend, the Lady Dragons were able to defeat Northeastern University, as well as Rider University. In both games the Dragons were able to net four goals without letting up their defense. Though they struggled at the beginning of the season to simply score a goal, now it seems like the team has found itself offensively. If they can continue to improve on offense and keep this hot streak going they are likely to beat anyone.

Although we have only just officially finished the first week of the new term, Drexel’s field hockey team has already been through about a month of action. In that time, the Lady Dragons have accumulated just two wins to six losses. Despite the seemingly bleak start, fretting over the state of this season is premature because this team has great potential.

When it rains it pours, and right now the Drexel University field hockey team is in the midst of a downpour.

Then-senior Allyson Fuller fights for the ball during a game last September against Kent State University. (Jean Friese – The Triangle)Fall term at Drexel is just around the corner, which means the field hockey season will shortly follow.

Emotions ran high Oct. 24 as the Drexel Dragons celebrated senior day before their game against James Madison University.