HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The Towson University field hockey team defeated Hofstra 1-0 Friday afternoon in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y.
 
Records:

• Towson – 6-8, 1-4 CAA
• Hofstra – 5-8, 1-3 CAA

 
How it Happened:

• While the Tigers were held without a shot on goal in the first half, goalkeeper Tessa Scheenstra made five saves on eight shots to keep the game level through 30 minutes of play.
• Just over halfway through the third period, Sarah Hatfield pushed the ball up the field, finding Lexi Bove inside the circle. Bove made a quick pass to Samantha Aljets, who dribbled around the goalie and put it away for the score to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.
• Another Towson goal a few minutes later was called back due to the shot coming from outside the circle upon review.
• The stout Towson defense held the Pride without a shot on goal in the fourth quarter, sealing the first conference victory of the year for the Tigers.

 
Inside the Numbers:

• Aljets' goal was her second game-winning goal this season, doubling her total in her prior three seasons.
• Tessa Scheenstra recorded the first shutout of her career to seal the victory for the Tigers. The sophomore made seven saves on 11 shots.
• Lexi Bove registered the first assist of her Towson career on the game-winning goal.
• This victory marks the first victory in CAA play for head coach Katie Gerzabek Salem at the helm of the Tigers.

 
Up Next:
The Tigers visit Staten Island, N.Y. Sunday to face Wagner at noon.