By Nick Economopoulos
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa – Following a narrow victory over Washington College this week, Ursinus field hockey left no doubt with a 6-0 shutout over Dickinson on Homecoming Saturday, at Eleanor Frost Snell field.
The Bears improve to 13-2 and still leading the Centennial Conference with an undefeated 9-0 record. The Red Devils drop to 11-5 and 5-4 in conference.
Ursinus lead by a stout defense, completely shut down Dickinson's attack holding the Red Devils to one shot for the entire game. The attack for the Bears had no trouble finding the goal with 24 shots and 12 corners for the day.
Leading the Bears attack junior forward Devin Brackel recorded two goals and one assist for the afternoon.
Opening the scoring in the first half Devin Brackel notched her first goal with an assist from Samantha Macchio, and a minute later Brackel returned the favor to Macchio with a cross to into the middle for the second goal of the game.
Coming out of the half up 2-0, the Bears continued to pressure the Red Devils knocking in their third goal within the first minute when Macchio won the battle in front of goal.
In the 47th minute the Bears added to their total with an unassisted goal by Stephanie Cooper.
One minute later Amber Stigerwalt lined a shot but Danielle Stong deflected the errant shot on goal to push the Bears to 5-0.
Finally Brackel closed the game with her second goal of the afternoon when Megan Keegan placed a perfect pass from the top of the box right in front for the easy goal.
The Bears will play their final non-conference match against Catholic University of America Tuesday evening at Eleanor Frost Snell field.