PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle field hockey team (4-2) stayed unbeaten at home, shutting out Wagner (0-4) in a 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon to win their second-consecutive game.  

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• La Salle got off to a fast start, as Sofia Pla opened the scoring with her sixth goal of the season 13:31 into the game to give the Explorers a 1-0 lead.
• In a tight defensive first half, La Salle held the edge in shots 4-3 to take a 1-0 lead into the break.
• The Wagner offense gained some momentum early in the third quarter, attempting seven penalty corners in the first five minutes of the quarter.
• La Salle keeper Ryan Curley was up to the task, making five saves in the frame to keep the Seahawks out of the net.
• The Explorer defense stiffened up in the fourth quarter, allowing just one shot to preserve their second shutout of the season.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Ryan Curley (4-2) made five saves to record her second-career shutout and fourth career win.
• Sofia Pla now has six goals in six career games to begin her La Salle career.
• The Explorers held the edge in shots, 12-11.
• La Salle generated 12 corners, compared to just eight for Wagner.

UP NEXT:
La Salle will be back in action on Friday, Sept. 17 when they host Towson.