Providence, R.I. - The Western Connecticut State University Wolves fell short to out of conference Johnson & Wales University Wildcats, 0-3, in women's field hockey action this afternoon at Scotts Miracle- Gro Athletic Complex. WestConn is now 9-10, and the Wildcats move to 10-6. The Wolves will be back in action at home on Saturday as they take on Little East Conference opponent Plymouth State University at 11 a.m.
The first and second periods started off scoreless as both teams fought to find the back of the cage. The Wolves started off strong on defense only allowing the Wildcats to attempt five shots in the first period. Freshman goalkeeper
Brooklyn Testa (Danbury, Conn.), led the defense by putting up four saves in the first period and seven saves in the second period. The Wolves would look to take the lead heading into the second half of the game.
Testa continued to be a strong performer for the Wolves defense, putting up another seven saves. The offense continued to move the ball up the field but unfortunately weren't able to create enough space to force a shot on Sophia Brea. The Wildcats found the back of the cage three times in the third period. The Wolves looked to take advantage of the final period to tie the game but came up unsuccessful. Testa added another six saves to her stat sheet for the final period of the game.
The Wolves continued to fight from both sides of the field but fell short by the time the final whistle blew. The Wolves finished with a 24-0 advantage in saves. Testa was a strong asset for the Wolves in today's game, adding 24 saves to her season stats.
