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Caroline Smith scores a goal.
Ed Mailliard
7
Winner Juniata JUNIATA (2-0)
1
Allegheny ALL (0-2)
Winner
Juniata JUNIATA
(2-0)
7
Final
1
Allegheny ALL
(0-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Juniata JUNIATA 3 2 1 1 7
Allegheny ALL 1 0 0 0 1

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Opens Season Against Juniata

MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny field hockey team opened their 2024 season at home against Juniata Friday (Aug. 30).
 
The Gators fell to the Eagles 7-1. 
 
The Eagles scored the first three goals of the game before the Gators got on the board in the final minute of the opening quarter. Caroline Smith (Colorado Springs, Colo./Liberty) notched the goal, shooting from near the goal line on a tough angled shot. The goal marked the first of her collegiate career.
 
Juniata added two goals midway through the second quarter to grow their lead to 5-1 at the half.
 
In the second half, the Eagles added a tally in each frame as the Gators fell in their season opener 7-1.
 
Inside the Box
  • Smith scored the Gator goal in the final minute of the opening quarter, unassisted.
  • Rowan O'Toole (Glen Bernie, Md./Archbishop Spaulding) started in goal for the Gators, making nine saves.
  • Bella Cowen (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day School) had three shots on goal.
News and Notes
  • The Gators are now 1-2 all-time against Juniata.
  • Smith scored her first collegiate goal.
  • O'Toole, Smith, Lilly Anderson (Pittsburgh, Pa./Mount Lebanon), Abby Robords (Fairport, N.Y./Penfield), Libbey Styers (Eden, N.Y./Nardin Academy) and Megan Seymour (Hamburg, N.Y./Hamburg) made their collegiate debuts. 
Up Next
The Gators are back in action Sunday (Sept. 1) as they host Brockport.
 
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