Donnelly's First Career Goal Not Enough in Loss to LMU
Coker field hockey dropped a hard fought 2-1 decision to visiting Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday evening at the Coker Athletic Field.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
Lincoln Memorial
| Game Statistics | Lincoln Memorial | Coker |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 10 (8) | 1 (1) |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty Corners | 6 | 2 |
COKER, SC - Coker field hockey dropped a hard fought 2-1 decision to visiting Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday evening at the Coker Athletic Field. Freshman Kiera Donnelly netted her first collegiate goal in the South Atlantic Conference loss. =
BY THE NUMBERS:
Records: Coker 2-8 (2-5 SAC) | Lincoln Memorial 4-6 (1-3 SAC)
TOP PERFORMERS:
Kiera Donnelly: 1 goal
Eve Sekscinski: 4 saves
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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After a scoreless first half that saw even play and only one shot on goal, LMU struck first with a goal at the 36:18 mark in the third quarter.
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Coker equaled the score when freshman Kiera Donnelly scored her first collegiate goal at the 40:47 mark in the third quarter.
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LMU broke the tie seven minutes later with a goal that ended up being the deciding score.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Coker will travel to St. Louis, Mo., for a pair of games this weekend. The Cobras will face host Maryville University at 4 PM ET on Saturday before taking on Roberts Wesleyan at Maryville at 2 PM ET on Sunday. Visit www.CokerCobras.com for streaming and live stat information.