Bobcats Shutout No. 22 Maine on the Road, 1-0

Sunday, September 4

Orono, Maine / Maine FH Complex

1:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

(2-1 0-0)

Maine

(1-3 0-0)

Quinnipiac

Maine

Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com

9/4/2022 3:06:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

QU Earns First Win Over a Ranked Opponent Since 2016

By: QU Athletic Communications

ORONO, ME. – Sophomore Emilia Massarelli scored the game-winning goal as the Quinnipiac field hockey program shutout No. 22 Maine, 1-0, on the road at the Maine Field Hockey Complex on Sunday afternoon. The win marked Quinnipiac's first win over a nationally ranked opponent since 2016.

Massarelli's goal proved to be the third game-winner of her career. First year goalkeeper Cristina Torres recorded a career-high 10 saves en route to earning the first shutout of her career.

SCORE
Quinnipiac 1, #22 Maine 0

LOCATION
Maine Field Hockey Complex | Orono, ME.

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (2-1, 0-0 BIG EAST) | No. 22 Maine (1-3, 0-0 America East)

QUINNIPIAC SCORING SUMMARY

Q2 – (20:23) – Off a penalty corner, Eva Veldhorst received the second pass and sent a shot on net, however, Emilia Massarelli redirected the shot past the feet of the keeper to give QU a 1-0 lead.

HEAD COACH BECCA MAIN AFTER THE WIN:
This Bobcat team is energetic and committed. We have been building a temperament of inclusion on the field; look to pass and elevate your teammate, build energy from each other, control the pace of the game and by all means, step to the ball with a fierce mindset.

I can't even point out one player, it was unity from 24 players and four staff members. I am mostly proud of the seniors because they are the fuel to this evolving machine and this was a great step forward that means a bar of excellence has been set this weekend for all of 2022. Keep your eye on this team.

NOTES

Quinnipiac's win over No. 22 Maine marked the Bobcats' first victory over a nationally ranked opponent since defeating No. 19 Old Dominion on Oct, 14, 2016
QU's 2-1 start marks the program's best start since the 2018 campaign
Massarelli's goal was her first of the season and 11th of her career
With two points on the day, Massarelli pushed her career total to 24
Massarelli's goal in the first half proved to be the game-winner, marking the third of her career
Veldhorst's assist in the contest was her second on the season
The assist was her second in back-to-back games
Veldhorst tallied a goal and an assist in the win
Torres recorded a career-high 10 saves en route to recording the first shutout of her career

UP NEXT

The Bobcats will be back in action on Friday, Sept. 9, when they travel to take on Lafayette
The game is set to begin at 7 p.m.
For more information on Quinnipiac field hockey, visit gobobcats.com/fh and follow the team on Twitter and Instagram, @QU_FH.