Score: UC Davis 1, UMASS Lowell 4
Location: Lowell, Mass.
Records: UC Davis, 4-12 (1-5), UMASS Lowell 10-7 (3-3)
The short story: Despite a quick goal by Katie Kim in the first quarter, UC Davis field hockey fell to UMass 4-1, securing the sixth seed for the America East Championship Tournament and setting the stage for a tough fight in the postseason.
PITCH SIDE
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Three different River Hawks scored throughout the game
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Senior Liselotte Koop got her sixth assist of the season
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Sophomore Katie Kim scored her fourth goal of the season
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Using a total team effort, 18 different Aggies appeared in today's game
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Aggies started strong by scoring in the first six minutes of the game from sophomore forward Katie Kim with an assist from senior midfielder Liselotte Koop.
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UMASS responded in the second quarter with a goal of their own by junior forward Madison Leeper in the 22nd minute.
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The River Hawks continued their momentum in the second quarter and scored two more goals, one by senior back Maxine Van Havere and the second by sophomore forward Karli Penrod.
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UMASS would have another goal in the third quarter, Karli Penrod's second of the game in the 32nd minute.
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UC Davis would have some good runs in the fourth quarter but were ultimately held off by the River Hawks to put them in the number sixth seed heading into the America East Championship Tournament.
NEXT UP: Looking to fight, the Aggies will stay on the road and face the Maine Black Bears on Nov. 7 at 11:00 a.m. PT in the first round of the America East Championship Tournament.
