Field Hockey Kicks off Season with 1-0 Victory over Oswego

Today's win is the first in the career of Head Coach Anna Rogers.

Henson earned the game winning goal with less than five minutes to play in the first half. Despite being out-shot by the Lakers, the Soaring Eagles managed to play tough defensively, which allowed second year midfielder Jennifer Heydt ’10 (Leesport, PA -- Schuylkill Valley) to bring the ball up the left side of the field, and lay a pass off to Henson who was then able to redirect it into the back of the Lakers goal.

Following the break at the half, EC maintained its defensive posture holding Oswego scoreless for the entire 35 minutes. The Lakers had many opportunities throughout the half to record the tying goal, but second year goalie Jalene McCulloch ’10 (Belleville, ONT -- Millbrook School) shut down the opposition’s momentum time after time. Today’s game was the first career start, and career shut out for McCulloch. She ended the afternoon with a total of 7 saves, and played a crucial role in helping the Soaring Eagles maintain their shutout.

Along with the team’s first win of the season, today’s victory also marked the first win in the career of Head Coach Anna Rogers, who took over the team earlier this summer.

“I was very proud of the ladies this afternoon. Today truly showed that this team has a lot of potential, and I know that we will continue to develop and grow together,” said Coach Rogers.

The Soaring Eagles will return to the Murray Athletic Center this Saturday, September 8th when they face the University of Rochester at 1 p.m. in a non-conference game.