Sept. 13, 2008
Final Stats
Loudonville, N.Y. - LaSalle's Colleen Lechner scored the game-winning goal with just over eight minutes remaining as the Explorers slipped past the Siena Field Hockey team 2-1 this afternoon at Siena Turf Field. Senior forward Meghan Williams notched her first collegiate goal for the Saints in defeat.
LaSalle (2-4) controlled the tempo early, culminating in the first score of the game just under three minutes in. The Explorers' Kara Harpel sent a centering feed right to left through the box that found the stick of Beth Carey who blasted a shot into the Siena (0-4) goal for her second strike of the season.
LaSalle added several more scoring opportunities in the opening frame, but Siena goalie Renee Clavette was equal to the task, keeping the score at 1-0 heading into intermission. Clavette posted eight saves on the afternoon.
The Saints came out strong to start the second half, piling up several opportunities before striking pay dirt. In the 46th minute, freshman Jenn Reich fired a shot that was initially stopped by Explorers' goalie Brittany Nyzio, but Williams was right there for the put back to secure the equalizer.
Although the Saints controlled much of the final stanza, LaSalle reclaimed the lead late. After a long entry pass was knocked down entering the circle, Lechner obtained possession and fired a bullet past Clavette for the game winner.
LaSalle outshot the Saints 14-3 and held a 10-3 edge in penalty corners. Carey led the Explorers with four shots, while teammates Lindsay Fry and Whitney Madron each added three.
The Saints return to the road Friday for a date in Connecticut with Fairfield, as they look to defeat the Stags for a third straight season. Game time is slated for 4 p.m.
