BOSTON, Mass. - The Albertus Magnus College field hockey team fell to the Sharks of Simmons University in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup on a hot Wednesday evening, 7-0.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Simmons 7 | Albertus Magnus 0
RECORDS: Albertus Magnus (0-2, 0-2 GNAC) | Simmons (2-0, 1-0 GNAC)
BOX SCORE

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Sharks spearheaded the first quarter with three unanswered goals, however the Falcons were able to find one shot on goal from Amber DeJonge (Grand Rapids, Mich.). 

Simmons did not let off the gas pedal, notching two goals in the second quarter and an additional two goals in the third. 

The Falcons held the Sharks to a scoreless fourth quarter, but were unable to capitalize with an offensive threat. The game finished 7-0 in the Sharks' favor.

BETWEEN THE PIPES

Albertus: Samantha Helwig (L, 0-2):  11 Shots on Goal |  7 Goals-Against |  4 Saves
Simmons: Sam Buck (W, 1-0):  0 Shots on Goal | 0 Goals-Against |  0 Saves


INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• The Sharks outshot the Falcons, 19-1.
• Samantha Helwig (Northford, Conn.) had four saves compared to Shark goalie Sam Buck.

UP NEXT

The Falcons return to action on the road in a GNAC matchup against the AMCATS of Anna Maria on Saturday, Sept. 9. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m.