On Sunday, Temple University’s field hockey squad secured a 2‑1 victory over Wagner College at the Wagner College Field Hockey Complex, improving their season record to 2‑2 and setting the stage for a highly anticipated home opener.
Game Highlights
Sophomore Lucia Magro was the offensive engine for the Owls, netting both Temple goals, including the decisive game‑winning penalty stroke, and extending a streak of three consecutive goals over the past three matches.
Junior goalkeeper Alex Lepore backstopped the victory with five saves, a performance that places him at the top of the BIG EAST Conference in saves per game, underscoring his reliability between the posts.
Statistically, Temple dominated possession, out‑shooting Wagner 15‑12 and taking 11 shots on goal compared to the opponent’s six, while Wagner held a slight edge in penalty corners, 8‑4, but could not convert those opportunities into goals.
Looking Ahead
The Owls will return to their home field on Friday, September 11, to face Monmouth in a highly anticipated home opener, marking the first meeting of the season between the two conference rivals.
With a 2‑2 start, Temple aims to build momentum and establish early dominance in the BIG EAST, while Monmouth enters the match looking to capitalize on the Owls’ recent defensive adjustments and test their penalty‑stroke efficiency.