TOWSON, Md. – Senior Emilee Woodall had a huge day in goal but it was not enough as the Towson University field hockey team fell to Longwood University, 1-0 in the Tigers' home opener. Woodall finished with 13 saves for the Tigers, the majority of which came in the second half.

THE BASICS
Longwood 1, Towson 0
Johnny Unitas® Stadium, Towson, Md.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The two teams battled early as the Tigers were awarded a penalty corner just 9:38 into the game. However the Lancers thwarted a shot attempt by the Tigers after junior Devon Hake inserted the ball.
• The two teams continued to fight on both ends of the field. Woodall came up with a big save as the Tigers found themselves two players down after a pair of green cards were awarded.
• Woodall continued to stand tall in goal for the Tigers. She made four first half saves and the two squads went into the half tied at 0-0.
• Woodall made three saves in the opening minutes of the second half.
• Longwood (2-0) finally broke through and got on the board at 43:40. Towson was playing two players down, after a pair of yellow cards, when the Lancers were awarded a penalty corner.
• Briana Greene inserted the ball and Lil-Sophie Achterwinter snuck a shot just inside the near post for the goal.
• Towson had a chance at 62:43 as freshman Valerie Hajek fired off a shot but Longwood goalie Katie Wyman came up with the save.
• The Tigers had another chance at 66:41 as Hake inserted the ball on a corner but freshman Nathalie Tortolero's shot went wide.
• Despite 10 second half saves, the Tigers fell to Longwood 1-0.  

 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Towson finished the game with 14 saves. Woodall was credited with 13 of those stops while Hake picked up a second half defensive save.
• Woodall now has 19 career games with double digit saves.
• Wyman made just one save to earn the win in goal for the Lancers.
• Longwood outshot the Tigers 18-2 and held a 14-4 edge in penalty corners.
• For the second straight game, the Tiger line-up featured five freshmen as starters.

The Tigers are back on the field on Friday, Sept. 1 as they host Lock Haven at 7 p.m.