PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Two assists and a goal from
Krista Dietz led Pace field hockey past Slippery Rock University 4-1 Monday afternoon. The victory marks the Setter's first win on their home turf as they move to 2-3 in the 2024 regular season.
Here's What Happened
- Anne Kopec wasted no time for the Blue and Gold finding the back of the net ten minutes into the game off an assist from Dietz. The Setters took advantage of an early corner to bring the score to 1-0 at the beginning of the contest.
- For the second goal, Dietz corralled a penalty corner and snuck in a shot past the goalkeeper for her 60th career goal. At the end of the second, Pace was ahead of Slippery Rock 2-0.
- The Rock brought the score to within one capitalizing off a penalty corner three minutes into the second half. Pace's lead was cut to 2-1 but that did not last long as the Setters struck again four minutes later.
- Off the stick of Jenna McCrudden, the Setters tallied their third goal of the day to increase the lead to 3-1.
- With seven minutes remaining in the game, Patience Mares scored her first collegiate goal to put the Setters ahead 4-1. The goal was enough for Pace to hold on to the victory as they improve to 2-3 overall.
Box Score Insights
- Dietz highlighted Pace's offense with a goal and two assists. The senior forward produced nine shots, seven of which were on goal. In the contest, Dietz surpassed 150 points in her Setter career alongside her 60th goal.
- McCrudden added to her goal tally with her fourth of the season. Kopec notched her third goal of the year tying her career high for a season. Mares earned her first career goal in a Setter uniform.
- Celeste Pagliaroli put together an impressive performance for the Blue and Gold in net. The sophomore goalkeeper kept Slippery Rock in check, tallying ten saves on the day. The Setters had four defensive saves as a team, with Bella Basulto leading the way with two.
Field hockey returns Saturday afternoon for a home match-up against Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The action begins at 1:00 p.m. in Pleasantville, N.Y. at Peter X. Finnerty Field.
