On October 23, the Ducks faced Arcadia University in Glenside, PA, and Lebanon Valley College on October 26, back at DeBaun. Despite their best efforts, the Ducks took a 2-4 loss against the Knights but came back with a 1-0 win against the Dutchmen.
In the game against Arcadia, the Ducks took a 2-0 lead against the Knights early in the second quarter of the game, but after allowing one point in the third quarter and three more points in the fourth quarter, the Knights ended with the victory. The first quarter of the game was goalless for both teams and shotless for the Ducks, with junior goalkeeper Lily Wierzbicki making three saves. The second quarter allowed for shots on both sides and after their first few shots, sophomore Jess Kopernick knocked on the first goal of the game. They entered the third quarter with a 1-0 lead, which was doubled early in the quarter from a shot by sophomore Molly DiCampli. Shortly after, the Knights scored, but the Ducks still held their 2-1 lead by the fourth quarter. Despite the Ducks outshooting the Knights 5-4 throughout the period, the Ducks were held goalless, and the Knights managed to score three.
Despite ending with a loss, Kopernick was able to score for her fifth time in seven games which passed her total from last season, and Wierzbicki made five saves, which was her highest in the last seven games.
The Ducks traveled back to Hoboken to host Lebanon Valley for the Mental Health Awareness Game. With shots made by senior Sarah Korczukowski and junior Gabi Moroney, sophomore Sophia Cozza and Kopernick, and saves made by Wierzbicki, both sides did not score for more than half the game. The Ducks continued to be ruthless with their shots, and in the 40th minute, Moroney was able to tip the ball into the net, giving Stevens the singular goal. More shots were attempted on goal, but the Dutchmen’s goalkeeper was able to keep them out. The Ducks held the Dutchmen shotless in the last 15 minutes, ending with a shutout win. It was a big game for Moroney as the only goal scorer with seven shots on goal, giving her a season-high.
Coming off the win against Lebanon Valley, head coach Meredith Spencer-Blaetz said, “Solid team-win today! I was really proud of the way the team implemented some of the things focused on this week. We are putting a full game together, committing to our team game plan, and excited for this final week of regular season play!” The Ducks will be seen finishing out their regular season this Saturday, November 2, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, up against King’s College.
