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Dragons Top Central Michigan 2-1 in Season Opener
8/29/2025 6:07:00 PM | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA – Drexel field hockey opened the 2025 season with a 2-1 victory over Central Michigan on Friday afternoon at Buckley Field. Marti Sanabria scored once and assisted on another, while Valentine Van Hellemont added the Dragons' second goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Sanabria put Drexel on the board in the 13th minute with an unassisted strike to give the Dragons the early lead. She then set up Van Hellemont in the 28th minute to double the advantage heading into halftime. Central Michigan broke through in the final seconds of regulation, but Drexel held on to secure its first win of the season.
BY THE NUMBERS
Sanabria recorded her first goal and first assist of the season.
Van Hellemont notched her first goal of the year late in the second quarter.
Drexel held a 21-3 advantage in shots and an 11-4 edge in penalty corners.
Goalkeeper Halle Geiger earned the win in goal.
UP NEXT
The Dragons head on the road Sunday to face Lafayette. Start time is set for 12 p.m. in Easton, Pa.
Team Stats
Marti Sanabria (1)
GOAL by Drexel Marti Sanabria (FIRST GOAL), goal number 1 for season.
13:03
Valentine Van Hellem (1)
Assisted By: Marti Sanabria
GOAL by Drexel Valentine Van Hellem, Assist by Marti Sanabria, goal number 1 for season.
28:27
Carolena Ryon
Assisted By: Teah Savignano , Mora Rulli
GOAL by Central Mich. Carolena Ryon, Assist by Teah Savignano and Mora Rulli
59:50
