BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Field Hockey team were unable to hand Endicott College its first Commonwealth Coast Conference loss of the season as the Gulls defeated RWU 3-1 Saturday afternoon.
 
Hawk Highlights
Hannah Palmer (Essex Junction, Vt.): 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Lea Peterson (Upton, Mass.): 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Sydney McCarthy (Little Falls, N.Y.): 1 shot
Callie Flanagan (Wenham, Mass.): 5 saves, 3 goals allowed, 60:00 minutes in goal
 
For The Opponents
Addi Williams (Pittsfield, Maine): 2 goals, 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
Kristen McCarthy (Danvers, Mass.): 1 goal, 8 shots, 4 shots on goal
Jaylin Grabau (Lynnfield, Mass.): 2 assists
Taylor Farrin (Danvers, Mass.): 1 save, 1 goal allowed, 60:00 minutes in goal
 
How It Happened
The Gulls took a 1-0 lead with just under three minutes left in the first quarter, when Kristen McCarthy put back in a shot off her own deflection for the lead. Endicott's defensive pressure would hold RWU to only one shot in the first half. However, Roger Williams would play stout defense as well, with Endicott not able to get a shot off in the second quarter. Despite both teams' efforts, the score still remained 1-0 going into halftime.
 
In the third quarter, the Hawks were able to get on the board two minutes into the half, with Hannah Palmer scoring for RWU to tie the game at one. However, Jaylin Grabau connected with Addi Williams in the final minute to regain the lead for Endicott.
 
Shortly into the fourth quarter, Williams added an insurance goal from Grabau to bring Endicott's lead to two. The Hawks were only and to get one shot off in the fourth as Endicott held on for the win.
 
What's Next
Roger Williams (10-8, 4-6 CCC): Wednesday, October 30 at Western New England @ 4:00pm
Endicott (14-4, 10-0 CCC): Wednesday, October 30 at Gordon @ 4:00pm