William Paterson University Athletics

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson field hockey team (3-7) celebrated Senior Day with a 2-1 victory against Concordia, Wisc. (6-7) Oct. 22.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• A spin and shot in front of goal handed the Falcons a 1-0 advantage in the 11th minute.
• After a series of passes off a penalty corner, junior forward Adrian Dieckman (Little Egg Harbor, N.J./Pinelands Regional) connected at the left post on a ball from the right side by sophomore midfielder Sara Thomas (Lake Hopatcong, N.J./Jefferson Twp.), leveling the score at 1-1 at the 22:06 mark.
• Graduate student back/midfielder Megan Hoopes (Westmont, N.J./Haddon Twp.) sent a ball across the circle to senior forward Dana Burgess (Delran, N.J./Holy Cross), who finished at the left post for her first career goal and a 2-1 score less than two minutes before halftime.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Sophomore Kourtney Hartzel (York, Pa./West York Area) notched two saves for the Pioneers.
• Dieckman's goal was her fifth of the season, and Thomas collected her first assist.
• Hoopes' assist moved her into sole possession of fourth place on the WP career list (19).
• Prior to the game, the Pioneers honored their five seniors and graduate students – Jillian Bigos (Red Bank, N.J./Middletown South), Burgess, Hoopes, Gina Piscitelli (Oaklyn, N.J./Collingswood) and Catie Wilson (Oaklyn, N.J./Collingswood).

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson visits Cedar Crest Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:00 p.m.

 
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