October 16, 2008

BOX SCORE

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -  The Longwood University field hockey team dropped its game against Atlantic Coast Conference member and No. 13 Virginia on Thursday night, falling to the Cavalier's 5-0. The Lancers now fall to 6-8 on the season, while the Cavalier's improve to 11-5. Longwood will stay on the road for its next two matches, traveling to face off with NorPac Conference opponent Appalachian State on Saturday, October 18 at 10 a.m. The Lancers will then remain in Boone, N.C., to take on Pacific in a neutral site game on Sunday, October 19 at 11 a.m.
   
“There isn't much to talk about,” head coach Iain Byers said. “The way we played was unacceptable. This is by far our worst performance of the season. How the team responds in our next game will be a test of our character - whether or not we will be able to put this game behind us and get a quality conference win. All we can do is learn from our mistakes today and keeping reaching for better things.”
   
The Lancers had a hard time getting a shot off in both halves of the game, being outshot by the Cavalier's 23-6 in the game, while Virginia also had a 7-2 advantage in corners. Of the Lancers' six shots, they did manage to put four of them on goal with senior Carla Binnewies/Hamburg, Germany (Carl von Ossietzkly Gymnasium) leading the team in shots with two, both of which were on frame.
   
Freshman Rachel Akers/Virginia Beach (First Colonial) put in her best defensive effort, trying to keep the Lancers' in the game, by coming up with two defensive saves. Senior goalkeeper Erin West/Stafford (North Stafford) played 60 minutes in goal for Longwood, coming up with seven saves while between the pipes. Sophomore Erin Bollinger/Midlothian (Clover Hill) came in to replace West in goal in the 61st minute. While in goal Bollinger came up with three saves.