BRIDGEWATER, VA - The Cardinals field hockey team came up short on the road against Bridgewater (Va.) in a 2-0 loss.

Catholic collected 7 corners this game, outshining Bridgewater's 3, but ultimately were unable to convert. During the first quarter, Catholic was awarded one corner. The Cardinals went on to collect a towering 5 corners in the second quarter. Their seventh and final corner occurred halfway through the fourth quarter. All 3 of Bridgewater's corners transpired in the third quarter. 

Bridgewater's Mollie Best collected her first goal of the season and Bridgewater's first of the game five minutes into the second quarter. Catholic's defense was able to keep the Cardinals in the fight, led by goalkeeper Ella Bowman with 9 saves on the night. With 4 minutes left in the game, Bridgewater's Carynn Klingler was awarded a penalty stroke. In an attempt to put the game out of reach, Bowman was able to block the stroke, awarding herself a save. Bridgewater's second goal was scored by Autumn Just assisted by Kylie Amberger in the final minute of the game.

The Cardinals tallied 6 shots to Bridgewater's 16. Of those 6 shots Mary Rojack had two with Tessa Pearson, Lauren Keast, Bella Reyes, and Maddie Pennisi each collecting one. Catholic had 4 of those shots in the fourth quarter, trying to find a way to get on the board. 

The Cardinals will be back home on Saturday, September 13th to take on Franklin & Marshall in Cardinal Stadium at 1 p.m.