WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Roger Williams University field hockey team fell to nationally ranked, No. 5 Williams College 7-1, Friday afternoon at Williamson Field. With the loss, the Hawks move to 8-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference of New England play.
Williams Takes Early Control
Williams opened the game with three goals in the first quarter before adding another in the second to take a 4-0 lead into halftime. The Ephs continued their offensive push in the third quarter, scoring three more goals to extend their advantage to 7-0.
Sheldon Gets Hawks on the Board
Senior Emma Sheldon (Suffield, Conn.) scored the Hawks' lone goal at 49:55 in the fourth quarter, marking her first goal of the season.
Raspante, O'Neill Split Time in Goal
Meili Raspante (Cotuit, Mass.) made nine saves during the first 30 minutes of play. Shae O'Neill (Medway, Mass.) added three saves over the final 30 minutes.
Williams held a 32-6 advantage in shots, including a 19-2 edge in shots on goal. The Ephs also earned 18 penalty corners compared to two for the Hawks.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Hawks return home to Bayside Field on Sunday, Oct. 11, to face nationally ranked No. 3 Christopher Newport at 1 p.m.
