Bethany Field Hockey Drops Decision to Washington & Jefferson

Oct. 20 – BETHANY, W. Va. – The Bethany College field hockey team dropped a 5-0 decision to Washington & Jefferson on Tuesday evening at Bison Stadium.

The Bison (6-12) trailed after the Presidents (7-7) scored in the early goings. Bethany continued to battle and the game remained a one-goal contest going into the intermission.

Washington & Jefferson added to their lead on a penalty stroke in the 43^rd minute after a Bison defender was called for a foul in the offensive circle.

Bethany generated opportunities but the Washington & Jefferson defense held them at bay. The Presidents netted two more goals in the 56^th and 65^th minutes, along with another penalty stroke in the 69^th minute.

Senior Courtney Snyder (Bristol, Pa./Bristol) finished the game with 12 saves and received help from sophomore Hunter Webster (Newark, Del.) who totaled two defensive saves.

The Green & White will be back in action for their final contest of the season on Sunday, October 25 against Sweet Briar College at 4:30 p.m.