Box Score Fairfield, Conn. - Oct. 9, 2011 -The Robert Morris field hockey team was edged 1-0 by Sacred Heart on Sunday as the Colonials closed out the first weekend of Northeast Conference play.
Robert Morris (6-9 overall, 0-2 NEC) was outshot by just one attempt in the contest (8-7 shots on goal) in the contest, however the difference proved to be enough for the Pioneers. Leah Salindong knocked in her own rebound at 17:03 of the first half for the game's only score.
Freshman midfielder Jamie Hartley (Tamworth, Australia / University of Newcastle) tallied five of RMU's seven shots on goal in the contest, but could not improve on team-leading five goals this season. Freshman Erin McKenzie (Lismore, Australia / University of Queensland Tech) took the loss for the Colonials, making seven saves and allowing one goal on eight shots.
The Colonials return to the Robert Morris campus for just the second time this season when they host Bryant and Siena next weekend at Joe Walton Stadium.
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