WEST HARTFORD, CONN. – Manhattanville University field hockey traveled to the University of Hartford for the midweek matchup, falling 5-0. The Valiants move to 4-6 while the Hawks (3-6) earn its third win of the season.
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The first goal against the Valiants was scored as the ball was sent cross-cage before being sent to the back right corner for an early lead. The Hawks seized the opportunity to extend the lead, capitalizing on a corner.
The Valiants fought in the second quarter, earning four corners and sending five shots on cage, unable to complete the efforts.
Less than a minute into the second half, the home team struck again. After the ball was carried up the right side, a strike finished the ball to the back of the backboard. With just over ten minutes remaining, the Hawks found the backboard once again off a corner. After Braydan Haas (Locust Valley, N.Y./Locust Valley) made the initial save, the ball was sent across the circle and knocked in. Â
The Hawks sealed the shutout with two additional goals.
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Up Next
The Valiants return home Wednesday for the Morgan's Message dedication game against Gordon College at 4 PM.
