F&M Upsets #15 Nationally Ranked Eastern Mennonite 1-0 in Field Hockey

by Sports Information
9/21/02

LANCASTER, PA - Jen Hespell (Sr., Barto, PA/Boyertown) blasted the ball into the back of the cage nine minutes into the second half to give Franklin & Marshall (4-1, 1-0 CC) a 1-0 victory over # 15 nationally ranked Eastern Mennonite University.

The Diplomats put pressure on EMU right from the beginning of the match. F&M had 10 shots in the first half but could not find the open net. Emily Chamelin (Fr., Westminster, MD/ Westminster) stood strong in the cage for the Royals as she made eight saves in the half. The defense was the story for Franklin & Marshall in the opening half as the Diplomats gave up one shot and senior goalkeeper Jenny Lindner (Northport, NY/Friends Academy) came up with the save.

The Diplomats would find the back of the cage nine minutes into the second half when Hespell beat the keeper to give Franklin & Marshall a 1-0 lead. The goal would prove to be the game winner as F&M held on for the win.

Franklin & Marshall returns to action tomorrow when they play host to #11 nationally ranked Mary Washington College. Game time is set for 2:00 PM.

Eastern Mennonite (3-2, 1-0 ODAC) 0 0 0
Franklin & Marshall (4-2, 1-0 CC) 0 1 1

Goals: F&M - Jen Hespell (unassisted) 44:20

Goalie Saves: F&M - Jenny Lindner, 7 (70 minutes)
EMU - Emily Chamelin, 11 (70 minutes)

Shots: EMU 8, F&M 17

Penalty Corners: EMU 11, F&M 9