CHESTER, Pa. – The Neumann University field hockey team wrapped up Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth action on Wednesday evening, falling at Widener University 2-1.
The Pride struck quickly, scoring in the seventh minute. Just as the first half was ending, Widener found the back of the cage again for a 2-0 lead at the break.
The Knights kept the pressure on throughout the second half. With that pressure, Neumann was awarded a penalty corner late in regulation, which turned into a penalty stroke.
Cadence Conti scored on the penalty stroke in the 58
th minute for a 2-1 game. The Knights continued to press but could not get the tying goal in the final minutes.
Ly'Airrah Sanders made five saves in goal for Neumann.
Neumann (7-9, 1-6 MAC Commonwealth) wraps up the season on Friday when it hosts Stockton University beginning at 6:00 PM.
