Defensive Battle Doesn’t Go Tigers’ Way

Defensive Battle Doesn’t Go Tigers’ Way

Granville, OH-The Tigers Field Hockey team traveled to Granville to take on the Denison Big Red and with only one goal scored between both teams, it gave Denison the 1-0 win. 

In the first quarter, both teams had shots taken, but both were unsuccessful. To start the second, Denison was able to find the back of the net to go into half with a 1-0 lead. Both teams had chances on goal in the second half, but they were both held scoreless once again. 

Leaders-Lucy Ripepi led the team in shots, with 3, which all came on goal and Emmy Kuijten came away with 2 shots of her own as well. In goal, Caitlin Archdeacon saved 4 of the 5 shots on goal against her. 

Notables-The Tigers led in penalty corners 5-4 and were only outshot by one 6-7. 

Up next-The Tigers will take on the Transylvania Pioneers at home one Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM.