Drexel University Athletics
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La Salle
Drexel to Challenge La Salle in Home Opener at Buckley Field
8/29/2009 10:40:11 PM | Field Hockey
Drexel Field Hockey will host La Salle on Sunday, Aug. 30 at noon in the Dragons' first game at Buckley Field this season. The Dragons are riding a nine-game winning streak against Pennsylvania schools that dates back to the 2007 season and have won their last five games against Big Five opponents also dating back to 2007. In season opening action on Friday, Drexel downed Rutgers, 3-2, while the Explorers dropped a 2-1 decision to Monmouth in New Jersey.
Susan Ciufo recorded her first career hat trick in Drexel's victory over the Scarlet Knights. The 2008 Third Team All-American now has 27 career goals in just 42 games. Christina Mastropaolo and Amanda Coffey recorded assists while freshman goalie Jenna Phillips registered her first career victory.
La Salle got its lone goal from freshman Rebecca Chylack to stake the Explorers to an early lead but Monmouth responded with a pair of goals to earn the victory. La Salle was outshot, 15-11, and allowed nine penalty corners while taking just six.
For a full recap and box score, visit www.drexeldragons.com following the game.
