GENESEO, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo field hockey team suffered its first loss at College Stadium on Saturday afternoon as they fell to nationally ranked #4 Salisbury, 3-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Salisbury recorded the first goal of the game 10 minutes into the first quarter. Salisbury kept the momentum going and added a second goal just three minutes later.
• The Knights were finally able to get a few shots off in the second quarter, but couldn't quite get the ball through the defense.
• Another goal from Salisbury late in the second quarter put the Sea Gulls up 3-0 going into the half.
• Geneseo's defense stepped it up big time in the second half, reducing Salisbury's shot attempts by over 50%, and not letting another goal in.
• A goal from Sam Lewis, assisted by Shannon Cunningham, late in the fourth quarter gave the Knights some momentum, but it was too late for Geneseo to come back.
• After a hard fought battle, the Knights were handed their first loss at home with a score of 3-1.

QUICK FACTS

• Sarah Quinlan recorded eight saves in 60 minutes played.
• Sam Lewis recorded her third goal of the season.

WHAT'S NEXT
Geneseo hosts Nazareth on Wednesday, September 20^th at 7pm.