Oct. 5, 2007
The La Salle field hockey team erupted for three second half goals, overwhelming host Rhode Island, 3-0 on Friday afternoon.
Ellen Axelsen recorded seven saves, all in the first half, earning the shutout as the Explorers improved to 1-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
After both teams played to a 0-0 draw in the first half, Kelly Dougherty got the scoring barrage underway 15 minutes into the second frame, as she fired a shot from the edge of the circle past Ram goalkeeper M.J. Britt, giving La Salle a 1-0 advantage.
For Doughertly, it was her second goal of the season.
Kara Harpel added to the lead just under a minute later, when she scored her ninth goal of the year off of an assist from Christy Miller.
Colleen Lechner scored her seventh goal of the season in the 58th minute, sealing the win for La Salle, who improved to 8-6 on the season.
The Explorer defense had a strong second half, limiting the Rams to just four shots in the period.
The win gave the blue and gold two consecutive victories for the first time in over a month. The Explorers beat Monmouth and Ball State back-to-back to open the season.
La Salle continues its New England road trip this Sunday when the Explorers take on Massachusetts. Game time is at 12 p.m.
