PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The field hockey team jumped out to a 2-0 lead at halftime before falling 3-2 to Becker in the home opener on Saturday afternoon.

Records:

JWU: 0-4

Becker: 2-1

Statistical Leaders:

Jillian Miele (JWU): 2 goals

Kylian Kelly (BC): 1 goal, 1 assist

Amy Cooper (BC): 1 goal

Of Note:

Jillian Miele connected in a scrum in front of the net to get Johnson & Wales on the board nine minutes into second quarter. A similar situation arose three minutes later with Miele pushing a shot into the back of the cage to give JWU a 2-0 lead heading into halftime. 

The lead was shortlived in the second half as the Hawks Kylian Kelly grabbed a goal and an assist in the third quarter to even things up a 2-2.

In the final frame, Amy Cooper saw a kick save from Wildcats goalkeeper Grace Pendergast land right on her stick and she was able to lift one to the nearpost for the eventual game-winning goal.

JWU outshot Becker 23-15 and held the advantage in corners, 15-1.

Up Next:

The Wildcats head out to western Massachusetts on Wednesday, September 11th for a 4:00pm game against the Westfield State Owls.