WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Bellarmine University field hockey team generated late scoring opportunities but was unable to overcome an early deficit Sunday afternoon, falling 2-0 to William & Mary at Busch Field.
Bellarmine (2-11) and William & Mary (4-9) each recorded 12 shots and three shots on goal, but the Tribe scored twice in the first half to secure the victory.
William & Mary opened the scoring with 6:01 remaining in the first quarter and added another goal in the second to take a 2-0 lead into halftime.
The Knights looked to respond in the second half, holding the Tribe scoreless over the final two quarters. Bellarmine recorded seven shots and earned three corners in the fourth quarter nut were unable to find the back of the cage.
Luna Tuncay led Bellarmine with four shots, while
Dominique Hudson and
Brooke Buchanan each recorded two.
The Knights will return to action Friday, Oct. 16, when they face Miami (Ohio) at noon ET at Trager Stadium in Louisville.
