HOBOKEN, N.J. – The Juniata College field hockey team traveled to Hoboken, N.J., to take on Stevens College in non-conference action. The Eagles scored once per half to shutout the Ducks 2-0.
Shauna Deschenes (Duncannon, Pa./Susquenita) had what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 24th minute of the match with an assist by Meghan McGlone (Coopersburg, Pa./Southern Lehigh). In the 48th minute Paula Price's (Camp Hill, Pa./East Pennsboro) goal assisted by Kim Amrod (Ridgefield, Conn./Ridgefield) secured the win for the Eagles.
Moira Nugent (Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg) was the winning goalkeeper for the day. She saw 70 minutes of play and saved five shots.
Juniata outshot Stevens 11-10. Stevens (13-12) had one more penalty corner than the Eagles.
The team returns to Landmark Conference action when it takes on Drew University on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Madison, N.J. Game time is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start.
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