Fairfield's NCAA Field Hockey Run Ends in 1-0 Setback to Wagner
RICHMOND, Va. – Fairfield saw its postseason run come to an end Wednesday, falling 1-0 to Wagner in the opening round of the NCAA Field Hockey Championship.
The Stags controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting Wagner 15-6 and earning nine penalty corners compared to three for the Seahawks. However, Fairfield was unable to convert its opportunities as the teams remained scoreless throughout the first three quarters.
Wagner broke the deadlock early in the fourth quarter, as Julia de Leeuw found the back of the cage at the 50:08 mark to give the Seahawks a 1-0 advantage. Fairfield pushed for an equalizer in the closing minutes, earning a penalty corner at 58:32 before Konni Hofmann put a shot on goal, but Wagner goalkeeper Mia DiGenova came up with the save to preserve the lead.
Fairfield finished with nine shots on goal, while goalkeeper Georgia McDade recorded three saves for the Stags.
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