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Four Wildcats Score in Field Hockey Win at Saint Louis
Four Davidson College Field Hockey (DCFH) players scored in their win at Saint Louis. (this NoD photo from last season)
ST. LOUIS — Davidson mounted a second-half scoring flurry Saturday in a 4-0 win over Saint Louis in Atlantic 10 field hockey.
The Wildcats improved to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the A-10, while completing the season sweep of the Billikens. Davidson won the first meeting 3-1 at home on March 13.
“Saint Louis came to play today, and things were really close in the first half,” said Davidson coach Zoe Almquist. “We made a few adjustments at halftime and refocused on what we know we do well. I was so proud to see four different goal scorers today — across a number of setups. Our back line also outlasted a lot of pressure today, and it was fun to have Cato Roell earn her first career shutout.”
After the teams played to a 0-0 tie for more than a half, Julia Smith broke through with a goal off an assist from Valerie Hajek at the 41:50 mark. The Wildcats made it 2-0 on Corynne Hammit’s goal, assisted by Amy Worscheh, 40 seconds into the fourth quarter.
A penalty corner led to the Wildcats’ third goal, a score by Anna Sharp on a setup by Caitlyn Gund. And with 3:56 to play, Hajek finished the scoring with a goal off an assist from Natalie Naticchia. Hajek is now tied with Nellie Turnage for the team lead with three goals.
The Wildcats finished with a 13-8 advantage in shots, including 7-1 in shots on goal.
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The Wildcats will host VCU Saturday, April 10 at 12 p.m. at Belk Turf Field.