In a heartbreaking loss, the UConn women’s field hockey team was defeated by the UMass Minutewomen 2-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Storrs. The Huskies took an early lead with Juul Sauer scoring off a penalty corner, but UMass came back strong in the fourth quarter with goals from Paula Lorenzini and Hannah De Gast. Despite a solid season with a 17-4 record, UConn’s season came to an end with this loss. UMass advances to the second round to face the winner of Harvard/Syracuse. The game was a close battle with both teams putting up a fight, but ultimately it was the Minutewomen who came up on top. The Huskies put up a strong defense but were unable to hold off UMass’s offensive pressure in the final moments of the game. The loss marks the end of UConn’s season, but they can take pride in their accomplishments throughout the year. UMass will now prepare to face their next opponent as they continue their journey in the NCAA Tournament. With strong performances from both teams, the matchup was an exciting one for fans of field hockey.
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UMass Defeats Field Hockey in NCAA Tournament
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