Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
(13-8)
Saint Joseph's University
(12-9)
Drexel Falls to Saint Joseph’s in NCAA Opening Round
11/12/2025 3:58:00 PM | Field Hockey
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Drexel field hockey fell to Saint Joseph's, 2–0, in the NCAA Tournament Opening Round on Wednesday afternoon in Chapel Hill. The Dragons finished the 2025 season with a 13–8 record after winning their first CAA Championship since 2012.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first quarter featured balanced play, with Drexel generating early pressure off a penalty corner but unable to break through. Saint Joseph's capitalized in the second quarter, scoring twice in a 10-minute span on goals from Carly Hynd. The Dragons continued to battle through the second half, earning multiple corners in the fourth quarter and forcing the Hawks' goalkeeper Paige Kieft into two key saves late.
Goalkeepers Halle Geiger and Alana Poole combined for three saves, while Fleur Hamers and Anna Castaldo each recorded shots on goal. Natali Foster and Marti Sanabria anchored the defensive unit, playing all 60 minutes.
BY THE NUMBERS
– Drexel outshot Saint Joseph's 7–6 and held a 4–1 advantage in penalty corners.
– Geiger and Poole combined for three saves in the game.
– Foster, Sanabria, Enslin, and Getty each played all 60 minutes.
– The Dragons finished their season 13–8 overall, capturing their first CAA Championship in 13 years and returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012.
Team Stats
HYND, Carly (3)
GOAL by Saint Joseph's HYND, Carly (FIRST GOAL), goal number 3 for season.
16:55
HYND, Carly (4)
GOAL by Saint Joseph's HYND, Carly, goal number 4 for season.
26:33
