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No. 6 FH Shuts Out UMass Lowell, 1-0
9/5/2021 5:39:00 PM | Field Hockey
LOWELL, Mass - The No. 6 UConn field hockey posted its first shutout of the season with a 1-0 road win at UMass Lowell on Sunday afternoon.
Despite the narrow margin on the scoreboard. the Huskies dictated play with possession and their scoring chances.
UConn outshot the River Hawks 18-5 and drew seven penalty corners to just three for Lowell.Â
Freshman Sofia Ugo scored the lone tally a couple minutes into the second quarter to give the Huskies the lead. It was the second goal of the season for the Argentinian and the second-straight game that the Bueno Aires native has scored.
This tally has the Huskies ahead, 1-0, at the half! #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/XOqibaRNzC
— UConn Field Hockey (@UConnFHockey) September 5, 2021
The UConn defense was stellar when it needed to be on Sunday. Cheyenne Sprecher made two saves including a massive one towards the end of the first half. After the Huskies earned a penalty corner, a mistake allowed the River Hawks to transition leaving Nanne Eijkman and Sprecher on the wrong side of a 4-on-2. Eijkman was able to disrupt a pass in the circle, allowing Sprecher to deny a shot attempt and get the Huskies out of danger.
Nanne and Chey with a BIG stop in transition to keep the Huskies ahead! pic.twitter.com/oB4g21F8Wt
— UConn Field Hockey (@UConnFHockey) September 5, 2021
 For the UConn goalkeeper, it was the 25th career shutout of her career and her 50th career win as a Husky.
Next up, UConn will be back on the road on Friday, September 10 at Boston College at 5 p.m.
Team Stats
Ugo, Sophia
GOAL by UCONN Ugo, Sophia (FIRST GOAL).
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