ASTON, Pa. – The Neumann University field hockey team opened the 2015 season in a close 2-1 defeat to Delaware Valley College on Tuesday afternoon.
Jessica Harrell got the scoring underway in the 28th minute to give the Knights a 1-0 lead. Neumann took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
Delaware Valley tied the game at one in the 42
nd minute. As time was winding down, the Aggies were able to score the go-ahead goal with under five minutes remaining.
The Knights were able to get four shots off in the final two minutes, but could not tally the equalizer.
Delaware Valley had 20 shots in the game while Neumann had 19.
Becca Wallace made 14 saves in net for the Knights.
Neumann (0-1) will host Goucher in non-conference action on Friday afternoon beginning at 5:00 PM.