BOONE, N.C. – In Friday night's opening game of the 2018 season, the Towson University field hockey team fell to Appalachian State, in a low-scoring game, 2-0. The Tigers led in shots with eight, and had five shots on goal, but were unable to reach the back of the net to tie or take the lead.
 
How It Happened

• Through the first 30 minutes neither team had scored and through the first period Towson recorded one shot while the host Mountaineers took two total
• App State's Fredi Stegen broke the stalemate at the 33 mark to take the lead right before the halftime break
• The Tigers went on to outshoot their opponent through the rest of the game, with seven shots in the second period. Sophomore Yasmine White led the way with three shots, including two on goal.
• Even with the continued effort from Towson, the Mountaineers managed to score again, this time in the 59th minute from Meghan Smart
• Two more shots were recorded from the Tigers before the end of regulation, but neither connected to score.
• Freshman Ashleigh Bathras made her collegiate debut in the net for Towson and came out the first save of her college career.

 
From the Coach
"Despite what the score indicates, our Tigers played their hearts out tonight in Boone, North Carolina," said head coach E.A. Jackson. "This was the prettiest game of hockey I've seen Towson play. Every athlete contributed, every athlete played meaningful minutes. I was really proud of the progress they've already made. We have some good information on what we need to work on from here."
 
Up Next for Towson
The road trip in the Tar Heel State continues for the Tigers as they face Davidson on Sunday at noon.