RICHMOND, Va. – Longwood field hockey opened the 2025 season on the road at Richmond, but Richmond (1-0) took down the Lancers (0-1) 3-0.
 
Sophie Mooldjik (0-1) made eleven saves for the Lancers, but Richmond had three different players score. 
 
How it Happened:
 
The Lancers kept the Spiders—who tied for second in the A10 preseason poll—at bay in the first half with Mooldjik making six saves in the first quarter, including a strong stop off a penalty corner eight minutes in.
 
Both teams traded scoring opportunities in the second quarter, with the Lancers receiving a penalty corner opportunity. Amanda Cimillo (1-0) made a save to keep the score 0-0. 
 
The Spiders found their footing in the third quarter and took the lead behind 11 shots in the frame. Seven minutes into the half, Jess McKeeking batted in a high rebound for a 1-0 lead.
 
Five minutes later, Clara Larripa slotted home an opportunity off a feed from Alexa Derr and Valen Luna Paratore.
 
With four minutes left in the match, Lainey Nichols put the match out of reach for Richmond off a find by Camila Daud and Clara Larripa.
 
Up Next: 
 
Longwood will be on the road this weekend looking to bounce back against Queens on August 31, 1pm. 
 
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