Field hockey set for season opener against Pace

9/4/2019 2:06:00 PM

MILLERSVILLE FIELD HOCKEY GAMEDAY INFORMATION
DATE	OPPONENT	TIME	LOCATION	LIVE STATS
Thursday, Sept. 5	Pace	4 p.m.	Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium Millersville, Pa.	Sidearmstats.com
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			Record: 0-0 (14-6, 2018) Roster \| Schedule \| Stats (2018) \| Coaches
			Record: 0-0 (18-3, 2018) Roster \| Schedule \| Stats (2018) \| Coaches

ABOUT THE MARAUDERS

The Millersville field hockey team enters Thursday's season opener listed at No. 4 in the NFHCA preseason poll following a 14-6 record in 2018.
The Marauders return 25 players including 10 goal scorers from last season. They welcome 10 newcomers to the field.
The team has won nine of its last 10 season openers including all six matches at home.
In 2018, Millersville recorded seven goals in the first two matches of the season marking the most goals the team has scored in its first two games since 1973.

SERIES HISTORY

Series vs. Pace: 1-0
Series Streak: Millersville, 1
First Meeting: 2015 (W, 3-2)
Last Meeting: 2015 (W, 3-2)
Shelly Behrens vs. Pace: 1-0
Thursday's game will mark exactly four years since the two teams last met and Pace's first-ever field hockey game.

THE LAST MEETING: Millersville 3, Pace 2 (Sept. 5, 2015)

Kathleen Bishop scored the first goal of the game at the 15:04 mark off an assist from Courtney Weaver.
Megan Donlan tied up the game off a penalty corner entry from Katie DeLuca followed minutes later by Bishop's second goal putting the Marauders in the lead.
Millersville out-shot Pace 22-2. Pace scored on both shots it attempted.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

Pace has won its last three season openers.
In 2018, the Setters had a perfect 13-0 NE-10 record and advanced to the NCAA National Semifinals. They ranked No. 1 in the East Region and had the most wins in the nation with 18 total.
The Setters 2019 roster is made up one just one senior and 19 underclassmen.

COACH SHELLY BEHRENS QUOTES

"It's that time of year. Kids are chomping at the bit. We've had some great test matches. We've played everyone we're able to play. It's going to be exciting to see once we let loose what it's going to look like."
"Pace is a final four team. Although a new program, by history, they are a very competitive program. Their players are determined. They never give up and that's a reflection of their coach Kayte Kinsley. I have great respect for them. We know they like to score goals. We know they defend well."
"We've been ready to go since Monday. We're excited to be home. It's always a different feel when you put on your uniform. Let's start that precedence with being strong at home."