Field Hockey splits weekend

IU field hockey started its weekend with a 6-1 win against Davidson, but ended the with a 5-2 loss to Wake Forest.

The Hoosiers got off to an early lead against Davidson with goals at the 12th and 14th minute marks from senior forward Alina Valenti. Both goals came from assists by freshman forward Morgan Fleetwood.

Less than two minutes later, sophomore midfielder Jaclyn Milici also scored for the Hoosiers.

“We improved on communication and trying to problem-solve during the game,” Milici said.

Two more goals came from the Hoosiers before the half ended.

“When we were in the corners, we executed well,” Fleetwood said.

IU field hockey had a 5-0 lead going into the half.

IU would only allow one goal in the second half, while adding one score to its total.
“We took advantage of the opportunities we had to get a victory,” IU coach Amy Robertson said. 

The Hoosier offense did not perform as well later in the weekend in North Carolina. They lost 5-2 to No. 3 Wake Forest.

The Hoosiers couldn’t keep up with the Demon Deacons.
“All the Wake Forest goals were off their penalty corners,” freshman midfielder Julia Raymakers said.

Less than eight minutes later, the Demon Deacons increased their lead to 2-0 on a goal from sophomore back Kaitlin Piosa.

At the 18:17 mark, the Hoosiers got on the board when sophomore forward Corey Brautigam scored.

IU scored once more shortly after, tying the game at 2-2.

“We are going to work on being strong at the start when the whistle blows,” Grote said. 

Wake Forest responded with three more goals and ended the match with a 5-2 lead. The Demon Deacons’ roster had five goals from five different players.

“Wake Forest has outstanding talent that attacked with intelligence on the field,” Robertson said.