Field Hockey Shut Out by New Paltz

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. – The Morrisville State field hockey team dropped a 5-0 SUNYAC decision Saturday evening against New Paltz St.

New Paltz opened the scoring six minutes into the first half when Kayla McKeveny drilled a shot from 5 yards out from a pass from Jessica Caruana. The Hawks continued to pressure the Morrisville defense, but Liz Leva (Hoosick Falls, N.Y.) came up big on several occasions, including making a critical stop on a stroke with 13:40 left in the first half.

Morrisville came within inches of tying the game up with thirty seconds left in the first half. Lauren Kellum (Morrisville, N.Y.) drove a rocket of a shot but it was called off by the official for being taken just outside of the circle.

After an astounding defensive effort by the Mustangs in the first half, New Paltz began to find their way through the Morrisville defense in the second half. McKeveny struck first for the Hawks eight minutes into the second half for an unassisted goal and a 2-0 New Paltz lead. Justine O'Reilly found the back of the cage for a 3-0 Hawks advantage in the 51^st minute.

New Paltz extended their lead in the 54^th minute when McKeveny picked up the hat trick by driving a long shot from the top of the circle. The Hawks picked up their fifth goal of the game off of the stick of Rachel McLaughlin who drilled home a five yarder. Jill Eggers picked up the assist on the play.

Leva ended the game with 26 saves, while Kat Kilmer (Walton, N.Y.) picked up two defensive saves and Nicole Griener (Eden, N.Y.) picked up one.

The Mustangs head out on the road to wrap up their SUNYAC schedule on Wednesday, October 21 at Oneonta St. at 4 PM. Morrisville will end their regular season at home on Sunday, October 25 at noon against Wilson College.

Morrisville State College's curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.

The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2016 issue and was also recognized in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2016 Best Colleges rankings. For more information about Morrisville State College, visit www.morrisville.edu.