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Bears blank Eastern Mennonite, 4-0

HARRISONBURG, Va. - Traveling close to six hours did not affect the fifth-ranked Ursinus College field hockey team as the fifth-ranked Bears (4-2) blanked Eastern Mennonite (2-5) 4-0 in non-conference play on Saturday.

Sophomore forward Alyssa Thren (Barto, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) had two goals for the Bears, who outshot the Lady Royals 31-25.

Thren's first goal came at 27:18, followed by her second goal at 28:08 for the 2-0 halftime lead.

Junior midfielder Megan Yoder (Lititz, Pa./Lancaster Mennonite) scored at 44:32, followed by a goal from junior midfielder Michelle Wimmer (Palm, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) at 46:15 on an assist by Yoder.

Senior goalkeeper Erica Scott (Carney's Point, N.J./St. Elizabeth) made four saves in 46 minutes, while junior goalkeeper LauraLee Lightwood-Mater (Bethlehem, Pa./The George School) had five saves in 24 minutes of play.

Ursinus will host fourth-ranked The College of New Jersey on Tuesday night at home.