LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine University field hockey team fell 11-0 to No. 4 UMass on Sunday afternoon at Trager Stadium.
UMass (15-1, 7-0 MAC) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first quarter, scoring twice in the opening three minutes before adding two more goals later in the period. The Minutewomen added a goal in the second quarter to take a 5-0 advantage into halftime before breaking through four times in the third quarter to extend their lead to 9-0. UMass added two more goals in the fourth quarter to close out the contest.
Bellarmine (2-12, 2-5 MAC) goalkeeper Megan Clauser recorded a career-high 17 saves while facing 28 shots on goal. The Minutewomen outshot the Knights 46-0 and held an 8-0 advantage in penalty corners.
The Knights will look to bounce back with a Friday afternoon contest at Central Michigan on October 23rd at 2 p.m. ET.