BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team lost to Roger Williams, 3-2, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action on a drizzly Saturday afternoon at North Field.
Tori Swanson (Farmington, Conn.) provided the Gulls with an early 1-0 advantage at the 22:06 mark of the contest with a strong net drive for her 10th goal of the season.
However, Roger Williams regrouped out of the break scoring three unanswered tallies (44:10, 46:26, 53:01) to come away with the eventual victory despite a valiant comeback attempt by the Gulls.
Following two penalty corners and three shot attempts (1 save, 1 blocked, 1 post) by Endicott's full-press attack, sophomore midfielder Reagan Hicks (Barnstable, Mass.) cut into the deficit at 3-2 when she put home a Swanson rebound with less than two minutes to play.
The Hawks responded defensively after the last-minute strike by not allowing a penalty corner or shot attempt the rest of the way.
In goal, Alexis DeMattia (Methuen, Mass.) stopped 10 shots in the loss (6-2).
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Despite the loss, the Gulls lead the all-time series 16-2.
- Meghan Lehouiller (Colchester, Vt.) compiled two defensive saves (fourth of her career, third this season).
- DeMattia fell two saves shy of tying her career-high.
- Roger Williams, winners of three straight, is 3-2 on the road this season.
WHAT'S NEXT
Endicott (6-2, 1-1 CCC) visits Southern Maine on Tuesday, September 26 at 7 PM. Roger Williams (6-2, 1-0 CCC) hosts Eastern Connecticut State next Wednesday at 4 PM.
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(Photo Credit - Mazzie Hinsdale '26)
