READING, Pa. – Emily Kline found the back of the cage for the third time this season as the Lebanon Valley field hockey dropped a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to host Alvernia University on Wednesday evening in Reading.
The teams played a scoreless first quarter with LVC (7-8, 3-3 MAC Commonwealth) holding a 3-1 shot advantage. Alvernia (10-5, 4-2 MAC Commonwealth) scored in the 19th minute off a penalty corner attempt to take the lead. They would capitalize on another penalty corner late in the half to take a 2-0 lead into the break. The Golden Wolves added to their lead in the third quarter with a goal in the 37th minute. The Dutchmen fought right back and got on the board in the first minute of the fourth quarter as Kline scored off a penalty corner insertion by
Hannah Shirey.
Inside the Box Score
- Kline has now recorded a point in three consecutive games. The junior scored her fifth career goal. She also had a defensive save in the game.
- Shirey recorded her first assist of the year and third of her career.
- Kayleigh Kmet had nine saves while facing 12 shots.
What's Next
Lebanon Valley will be back on Arnold Field this Saturday at 1 p.m. for their final home game of the season against Albright College.
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