Bridgewater State University field hockey fell 4-3 to New England College in a non-conference match at Don Melander Field, according to reporting by Jim Fenton. The Bears surrendered a 3-2 halftime lead after yielding two unanswered goals in the second half. The defeat drops Bridgewater State to 1-1 on the young season following a season-opening win against Plymouth State.
Offensive Milestone Reached in First-Half Surge
Bridgewater State built its halftime advantage behind three second-period goals scored across a span of 4 minutes and 11 seconds. Junior Samantha Souza of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, netted her 50th career strike during the flurry, becoming just the third player in program history to reach the milestone. Souza joins BSU Hall of Famers Karen Croteau, who scored 82 goals, and Shelby Farland, who scored 60 goals. Senior Abbie Zuber of Westport, Massachusetts, and sophomore Ellie Moberg of North Reading, Massachusetts, also scored for the Bears during the offensive burst.
New England College Second-Half Rally
New England College improved to 1-2 on the season by erasing the deficit after intermission. Senior Kylee Henriquez of Methuen, Massachusetts, opened the scoring 6 minutes and 24 seconds into the contest by stickhandling to the front of the net and putting a backhander inside the left post, according to the match account. After Bridgewater State claimed a 3-2 lead, sophomore Mary Kelley of Cumberland, Rhode Island, tied the game at 3-2 in the third period at the 38:26 mark off a rebound. Senior Adelaide Kelly of Rockport, Maine, secured the game-winning goal for the Pilgrims at 49:12, assisted by senior Kameryn Mazzulli of Waterford, Connecticut.
Did you know? Samantha Souza is only the third player in the history of the Bridgewater State University field hockey program to record 50 career goals, joining storied program alumni Karen Croteau and Shelby Farland.
Upcoming Matchups for Both Squads
Bridgewater State looks to rebound when the team travels to play Wellesley College at noon on Saturday. New England College hits the road next to face the University of Massachusetts Boston on Monday at 2 p.m., carrying its new 1-2 record into the matchup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the 50th career goal for Bridgewater State?
Junior Samantha Souza reached her 50th career goal during the second period against New England College.
What was the final score of the game?
New England College defeated Bridgewater State 4-3.
Who recorded the game-winning goal for New England College?
Senior Adelaide Kelly scored the game-winning goal at the 49:12 mark.
Who are the other 50-goal scorers in BSU program history?
Souza joins BSU Hall of Famers Karen Croteau and Shelby Farland in the 50-goal club.
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