Quinnipiac University
(1-0)
Holy Cross
(0-1)
Eschoyez Leads Bobcats over Holy Cross in Season Opener
8/29/2025 7:54:00 PM | Field Hockey
After waiting through a 40-minute weather delay, QU came back from a one-goal deficit, scoring twice on penalty corners. Holy Cross took the lead just over 11 minutes into game, scoring on a penalty corner.
Francisca Eschoyez received a pass from Katie Shanahan on a penalty corner just two minutes and fired it home to even the score at one.
FRAN TIES US UP!!!#BobcatNation x #QUFH pic.twitter.com/tHlxa9cMjF
— Quinnipiac Field Hockey (@QU_FH) August 29, 2025
Just over eight minutes into the second half, Eschoyez broke the tie on another penalty corner.
Fran is still a PROBLEM. 2-1 Bobcats😼 #BobcatNation x #QUFH pic.twitter.com/1a8DK5dLQD
— Quinnipiac Field Hockey (@QU_FH) August 29, 2025
Cristina Torres made several big saves in the second half to hold on for the win.
ANOTHER big save by Crispy!#BobcatNation x #QUFH pic.twitter.com/TrwVTNUd15
— Quinnipiac Field Hockey (@QU_FH) August 30, 2025
SCORE
Quinnipiac 2, Holy Cross 1
LOCATION
Hart Turf & Hart Track | Worcester, Mass.
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (1-0) | Holy Cross (0-1)
NOTES
- Francisca Eschoyez scored twice, the second multi-goal game of her career.
- Rozemarijn Van Keulen dished the first assist of her collegiate career.
- QU won its season opener for the first time since 2021.
- The Bobcats move to 9-5 versus Holy Cross since 2004.
- Cristina Torres made eight saves in the second half.
QU will host Bucknell for its home opener on Sunday at noon at the Quinnipiac Field Hockey Stadium in Hamden, Conn.
For more information on Quinnipiac Field Hockey, visit gobobcats.com/fh and follow the team on Twitter and Instagram, @QU_FH.
Team Stats
Maguire Sturgis (1)
Assisted By: Alexa Birch
GOAL by Holy Cross Maguire Sturgis (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Alexa Birch, goal number 1 for season.
11:45
Francisca Eschoyez (1)
Assisted By: Katie Shanahan
GOAL by Quinnipiac Francisca Eschoyez, Assist by Katie Shanahan, goal number 1 for season.
13:35
Francisca Eschoyez (2)
Assisted By: Rozemarijn Van Keule , Cameron Brower
GOAL by Quinnipiac Francisca Eschoyez, Assist by Rozemarijn Van Keule and Cameron Brower, goal number 2 for season.
38:55
