OBERLIN, Ohio – The Washington & Jefferson College field hockey team (1-7, 1-5) fell 1-0 to the Oberlin Yeowomen (3-6, 1-5) in an NCAC clash.
The Presidents defense held strong and successfully stopped Oberlin's opening four chances and five penalty corners to keep the game scoreless after the opening 15 minutes.
W&J fought off another shot chance and penalty corner for the Yeowomen to start the second quarter. Oberlin broke through in the 35
th minute to take a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
Oberlin continued to push for a second goal, but the W&J defense held strong. The Red & Black fought off nine Oberlin chances in the second half and seven penalty corner opportunities. Ultimately, the Yeowomen held on and took the 1-0 victory.
Junior
Grace Erhard (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) recorded six saves throughout the 60-minute contest.
The Presidents return home on Wednesday (Oct. 14) when they take on the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops. The NCAC contest is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
