FROSTBURG, Md. --- The Millersville University field hockey team (7–7, 3–3 PSAC) dropped a 4–0 decision on the road to Frostburg State (3–11, 1–5 PSAC) Saturday afternoon. The loss marked the Bobcats' first conference win of the season as Millersville was unable to convert on its offensive opportunities despite an 11–8 shot advantage.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Millersville controlled possession early, generating four shots and two penalty corners in the opening quarter, but Frostburg goalkeeper Emma Price stood strong in the cage. The Bobcats broke through within the first minute after the halftime break when Emma Price scored the first goal of the game to give Frostburg a 1–0 halftime lead.
Frostburg extended its lead shortly after halftime, with Paige Leitzel finding the back of the cage twice within a 10-minute span. The Bobcats added an insurance goal in the fourth quarter as Price netted her second of the afternoon, assisted by Leitzel, to secure the 4–0 final.
Despite several attacking pushes in the final frame, Millersville was unable to capitalize, as Frostburg's defense and goalkeeper held firm to preserve the shutout.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Millersville outshot Frostburg 11–8, including a 10–6 edge in shots on goal.
- The Marauders earned five penalty corners compared to Frostburg's four.
- Goalkeeper Sarah Crysler for Millersville combined for two saves on six shots faced.
- Frostburg's Zoe Barnes recorded 10 saves in the contest.
- Paige Leitzel tallied two goals and one assist for Frostburg, and Emma Price had two goals as well.
UP NEXT
Millersville will look to bounce back in PSAC play next week as they return home for their next matchup at Biemesderfer Stadium against Kutztown.
