Drexel Comes Back To Defeat Saint Francis 2-1

Sunday, October 6

Philadelphia, Pa.

11 a.m.

Drexel University

(8-3)

Saint Francis

(7-4)

SFU(1)~1

Drexel

Drexel Comes Back To Defeat Saint Francis 2-1

10/6/2024 1:32:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA– Drexel came back from an early 1-0 deficit to defeat Saint Francis 2-1. The Dragons move to 8-3 on the season and have won six straight games for the first time since 2013.

Saint Francis got off to a fast start as it found the back of the net in the first quarter. It was the first time the Dragons have trailed in five games, dating back to September 15th against UAlbany.

In the second Quarter, Valentine Van Hellemont put Drexel on the board and tied the game in the 17th minute.

Valentine Van Hellemont ties the game at 1!#FearTheDragon?? pic.twitter.com/z2ItfISyyD
— Drexel Field Hockey (@DrexelFH) October 6, 2024

It only took eight minutes for Drexel to take its first lead of the game. After a full field pass from Stephanie Oleykowski, Kenzie Lever knocked home what proved to be the game-winning goal into the back of the net.

Kenzie Lever puts one in to give the Dragons the 2-1 lead!#FearTheDragon?? pic.twitter.com/2HFJsu5vUp
— Drexel Field Hockey (@DrexelFH) October 6, 2024

BY THE NUMBERS

Valentine Van Hellemont scored her fourth goal of the season.
Kenzie Lever had her third of the season. The goal was her first since the first game of the season against Sacred Heart, when she had two.
Alana Poole started in goal and Halle Geiger took over at the half.
The Dragons dominated on the stat sheet, recording 26shots, while Saint Francis had six.

UP NEXT
The Dragons are back at home Friday to take on CAA opponent Hofstra at 4:00 p.m..