App State Falls to Richmond in Late Game Drama

RICHMOND, Va. – The App State Field Hockey team faced their first setback against Richmond on Friday.
 
Despite leading the shot count 18-6, the Mountaineers (2-1) would fall to a late fourth period goal against the Spiders (2-1), falling to the Spiders 2-1.  
 
How it Happened
 
1st: The first period began tight for both teams, with the Mountaineers pressing the attack throughout the period. Henriette Stegen would score her second goal of the season nearly halfway through the second, giving the Mountaineers an early lead. App State would end the period with five shots to Richmond's two.

2nd: The Mountaineers would turn up the intensity in the second, forcing four corners in the period. App State would get seven shots up in this period, many being good looks, but could not find the back of the cage. App State would go into halftime with a 1-0 lead, while leading the shot count 12-2.  

3rd: It was back and forth between both teams in the third period, ending with a shot count of 4-3. Richmond midfielder Madelyn Curtis found the back of the net at the end of the third, tying the game going into the fourth period. Curtis' goal was the first goal scored on the Mountaineers this season.
 
4th: The game would continue to be tight, leading to a shot count of 2-1 favoring the Mountaineers to finish the period. Richmond forward Valen Luna Paratore would score with 2:12 left on the game clock, giving the Spiders a 2-1 lead late the game.  
 
Match Notes
Goals
App: Stegen (1)
Rich: Curtis (1), Luna Paratore (1)
 
Assists
App: N/A
Rich: Larripa (1), McMeeking (1)
 
Winning Goalie – Kristen Rake (1-1): 8 saves, 1 goal allowed  
Losing Goalie – Claire Grenis (2-1): 1 saves, 2 goals allowed
 
Up Next
The Mountaineers will stay in Richmond to face the VCU Rams. First touch is slated to begin on Sunday at 1 p.m.