Saint Joseph's field hockey team fell 4-3 in overtime to Drexel at Buckley Field on Sunday afternoon, ending a tightly contested match that saw the Hawks rally from an early deficit.
Milou Kluyt was the centerpiece of the Hawks' attack, recording her first career hat trick that included an equalizer on a penalty corner with 5:45 remaining in the first half and another in the fourth quarter, though it ultimately did not secure the win.
Key Performances
Drexel built a commanding lead early, with Valentine Van Hellemont finding the net four minutes into the game, and Cato Nackaerts adding a second goal for the Dragons early in the second half, while Fleur Hamers delivered the decisive overtime winner on a corner.
Statistically, the Hawks dominated the field, outscoring Drexel 18-11 in shots and forcing seven corners each, while goaltender Avi Wagner made six saves for Saint Joseph's and Halle Geiger posted eight for Drexel.
The loss sends Saint Joseph's into a Friday showdown with Lehigh, a chance to rebound and sharpen their momentum as the season progresses.