Towson’s third-quarter goals cannot erase Drexel’s early lead

Towson scored twice in the third quarter but fell 5–2 to Drexel Friday, October 16, at the Towson field hockey complex. The Tigers remained without a CAA win at 0–5 and fell to 5–10 overall.

Drexel built a 3–0 halftime lead through goals from Pili Lemoine, Lauren Kushma and Fleur Hamers. Val Van Hellemont added a fourth at 35:59 before Towson began its response.

Else Wismans scored at 37:45, with Gianna Tripodi and Delfina Larripa assisting. Josefina Sayal followed at 42:01 from Wismans and Larripa assists, reducing Drexel’s lead to 4–2. Hamers scored her second at 52:59 to restore a three-goal margin.

Towson held a 16–15 advantage in shots and a 10–2 edge in penalty corners. Drexel goalkeeper Halle Geiger made 11 saves as the Tigers put 13 attempts on target.

Drexel improved to 11–3 overall and 3–1 in conference play. Wismans finished with a goal and an assist for Towson, and Larripa assisted on both Tigers goals.