Field Hockey Scratches Back Against Albertus Magnus

PAXTON, MA—The Anna Maria College field hockey team hosted the Albertus Magnus Falcons on Saturday, September 9th for a Great Northeast Athletic Conference Matchup. The AMCATS won the game 2-1.

Just two minutes into the game the Falcons were up on the board with a goal from Paige Scheid, putting the AMCATS at a deficit to start their home opener. Holding the Falcons at one, the AMCATS chipped away trying to even things out. It wouldn't be until late in the second quarter that the AMCATS would tie things up with a goal from freshman Megan Tegethoff with three minutes left before halftime. Tied up at one the AMCATS started the second half with a clean slate. A penalty corner from Meghan Sonia at the forty minute mark of the third quarter set up Madison-Marie Romano for the AMCATS second goal of the day. Holding the lead for the rest of the game the AMCATS were able to pull out their first win of the season at home.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

-Megan Tegethoff scored her first NCAA goal against the Falcons.

-Madison-Marie Romano scored her first goal of the season (third career).

-The AMCATS are 5-0 against the Falcons in their last five meetings.

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