Field Hockey Falls to Haverford 7-1
HAVERFORD, Pa. - Junior Sophia Ferguson scored her fourth goal of the season, but it was not enough as the Swarthmore field hockey team (5-11, 1-7) fell to rival Haverford 7-1 on Wednesday evening.
Ferguson added the Garnet's lone goal.
Senior goalkeeper Gina Grubb made 13 saves - two shy of career high - but the Fords' offense was clicking on all cylinders, scoring seven times for the win.
Haverford's Bridget Gibbons had an outstanding game for the Fords, scoring four goals on four shots.
Junior Krista Schrierer added an assist on Ferguson's goal.
With the win, Haverford takes a 2-0 lead in the challenge for the Hood Trophy.
The Garnet return to action on Saturday for Senior Day against Franklin & Marshall. Action is slated to begin at 1:00 and the viewed via the Garnet Sports Network.