American’s three scorers build lead in 3–1 win over Georgetown

American scored in each of the first three quarters to defeat Georgetown 3–1 on Sunday, October 18, at the Jacobs Recreational Complex. Riley Clouse, Elle Ridge and Sam Kockx supplied the Eagles’ goals in the crosstown field-hockey matchup.

Clouse put American ahead at 7:31, and Ridge doubled the advantage at 19:24. The Eagles took a 2–0 lead into halftime after holding Georgetown to one shot over the opening two quarters.

Kockx made it 3–0 at 31:20, shortly after the second half began. Georgetown answered 34 seconds later through Adelae Chierici, but neither team scored again for the rest of the match.

American outshot Georgetown 14–4 and held an 8–2 advantage in shots on goal. The Eagles also earned six penalty corners to the Hoyas’ two. Alex Duff made five saves for Georgetown; Teagan Harmon recorded one for American.

American improved to 9–6 overall, while Georgetown fell to 5–11. The Eagles visit Holy Cross on Sunday, October 25, at noon Eastern. Georgetown travels to Delaware that day for a 1 p.m. match.