Box Score Lancaster, PA- The Washington College Shorewomen fell to Franklin & Marshall College, 5-2, in an away field hockey contest. After falling behind early, Washington College continued to battle and scored twice in the fourth quarter, with goals from Erin Houlihan and Natalie Watkinson.

Franklin and Marshall College 5 Washington College 2

How it Happened:

• Washington College goalkeeper Charlotte Schurman made several early saves to keep the Shorewomen within reach, stopping shots from Franklin & Marshall in the opening period. The Shorewomen looked to respond offensively, as Tyler Rice put a shot on goal at 8:07, but the Diplomats' goalkeeper made the save.
• The Shorewomen continued to create opportunities in the second period. Rice recorded another shot on goal at 28:53, followed by a shot from Natalie Watkinson at 29:12, with both attempts saved by the Franklin & Marshall goalkeeper.
• Washington College kept working to generate offense in the third period, earning penalty corners and creating chances near the goal. The Shorewomen earned consecutive penalty corners late in the period, and Tara Radebaugh earned a blocked shot at 44:31.
• The Shorewomen broke through in the fourth period. After earning a penalty corner at 48:22, Washington College put another shot on goal, and Erin Houlihan scored at 48:34 off an assist from Tyler Rice, putting the Shorewomen on the board.
• Washington College continued to press offensively, with Sophia Warner recording a blocked shot at 51:58 and Houlihan putting another shot on goal at 52:09. The Shorewomen later converted another opportunity when Watkinson scored at 58:35 off an assist from Laney Errickson, bringing Washington College to two goals.

For the Shoremen (3-11, 1-6 CC)
Schurman recorded multiple saves in goal. Houlihan scored her fourth goal of the season, while Watkinson added her third. Rice and Errickson each recorded an assist.

Up Next:
The Shorewomen return to action in a home game versus Johns Hopkins University, Wednesday October 21 at 7:00pm to challenge the ranked #8 Blue Jays.