KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Field Hockey team lost an Empire 8 Conference game to Nazareth University 4-0 at home on Saturday at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex.
Jordan Nichols made 11 saves in goal for Keuka College (1-6, 1-1 Empire 8).
Nazareth University 4 at Keuka College 0
The Golden Flyers controlled the play early against the Wolves. Nazareth opened the scoring ten minutes into the game for the early lead. Keuka had a chance for a quick response, but
Alexis Dodge rang her shot off the post. Play switched ends and the Golden Flyers added a goal with a minute left to lead 2-0 after the first.
The Wolves had a pair of corner opportunities early in the second quarter but were unable to generate a shot. Midway through the frame, Nichols made the initial save, but the rebound went right to a Nazareth forward who hit it in for the 3-0 lead.
Nazareth continued to control the game in the third quarter. They outshot Keuka College 7-0 in the third. Five of their shots were on goal and Nichols stopped all five shots. The Golden Flyers carried their 3-0 advantage into the final quarter.
Nazareth added to their lead with their fourth and final goal in the fourth quarter. Keuka got a pair of corners and got a pair of shots off them, but both efforts went wide. The Wolves would fall 4-0 on Saturday.
KC Notes:
- The Wolves had their two-game winning streak against Nazareth snapped. The Golden Flyers lead the all-time series 6-2
- Nichols recorded double-digit saves for the third straight game
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves have a pair of road conference games this upcoming week. They will play SUNY Brockport in an Empire 8 game for the first time on Wednesday after playing them every other year as a non-conference opponent. Keuka College will then travel to Utica University on Saturday.
