SNHU soccer struggles, but gets field hockey win

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It’s September 23, 2019. Here’s what’s been going on lately with Southern New Hampshire University sports.


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Field Hockey

The ninth-ranked Penmen left New York State with a win, defeating Pace 6-1 on Saturday.

Freshman Lisa Hagel (Driehuis, The Netherlands) and junior Hélène Servais (Brussels, Belgium) had two goals. Senior Laura van der Doorn (Beverwijk, The Netherlands), and freshman Taylor Marchman (Derry, N.H.)

The Penmen return home on Wednesday (September 25) to host Stonehill College in an NE10 matchup at 6 p.m. on Larkin Field in attempt to maintain their perfect conference record.

Women’s Soccer

SNHU received goals from five different players during a 5-2 home victory on Saturday.

Sophomore Dorthea Giorud (Brumunddal, Norway) took the first goal in the 12th minute, with senior Emily Roan (Bridgewater, Mass.), freshman Jordan Butters (Beverly, Mass.) and sophomore Cassie Andrade (New Bedford, Mass.) put the Penmen up 4-1 at the half.

Junior Allyson Patterson (Seekonk, Mass.) added the other Penmen goal in the 81st minute.

The Penmen return to action Tuesday, Sept. 24 (7 p.m.) when they head to Rindge to take on Franklin Pierce University.

Men’s Soccer

Freshman Sinisa Sprecakovic (Mannheim, Germany) took his second goal of the year, but the Penmen couldn’t add to it, falling 2-1 to Franklin Pierce.

This is the earliest the Penmen have dropped two contests since the 2011 campaign when they opened the season 3-2, falling to 96-17-12 since the beginning of their 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship season.

The Penmen resume Northeast-10 play on Wednesday, Sept. 25 (4 p.m.) when they head to Assumption College.

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