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Formation change sets Bombers back on track

Sophomore forward and midfielder Katie Kennedy strikes the ball during a game against the University of Rochester on Oct. 12 at Higgins Stadium. Kennedy is tied for second on the team in goals this season. STEVEN EPISCOPO/THE ITHACAN

With losses piling up and a lack of offense, the field hockey team has adopted a new strategy to score goals early and often.

Squad struggles against Empire 8 Conference foe

From left, Stevens Institute of Technology sophomore midfielder Chelsea Cresci gives the ball away to sophomore midfielder Emily Lash during a game Saturday at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers are 2—7 overall this season. DAN STATES/THE ITHACAN

When the field hockey team started off 1–3 this season, it still kept up its hopes of hosting an Empire 8 Conference playoff game

Blue and Gold finding home on new turf field

From left, SUNY-Cortland junior back Liz DeWaters hits the ball away from sophomore midfielder and forward Sam English in the Bombers’ 3-1 loss last Thursday at Higgins Stadium. It was the team’s third game on the turf field. MICHELLE BOULÉ

Home-field advantage can often be the difference between winning and losing, and the field hockey team is doing its best to establish its territory.

Field hockey: Bombers finish season with 5–10 record

The field hockey team came out strong with a new formation and was looking to generate more offensive opportunities this season. From the start of the season, the Bombers stressed working on corner plays as one of their best opportunities to score in a game.

Bombers focus on double-teams to control tempo

From left, sophomore forward Julia Conroy moves the ball past Utica College junior defensive back Jessica Ahearn in the Bombers’ 2–1 win Saturday. PARKER CHEN/THE ITHACAN

Senior defensive back Mia Muzio chases down the Utica College player carrying the ball as senior defensive back Key Fox yells out, “double.” Muzio runs alongside the opponent while Fox goes in for the block tackle. The field hockey team comes up with the ball and sprints down the field, looking to score a goal Saturday at Yavits Field.

Assistant coach brings new perspective to team

From left, Assistant Coach Lindsey Hendricks works with freshman midfielder Andrea Pace at practice Tuesday at Marsha Dodson Field at Cornell University. MICHELLE BOULÉ/THE ITHACAN

Head Coach Tracey Houk isn’t the only one who’s giving the field hockey team coaching input this season. New Assistant Coach Lindsey Hendricks has joined the team this season from Skidmore College and brings a whole new perspective to the field.

Blue and Gold prepare to switch playing surfaces

From left, SUNY-Oswego freshman Amanda Malone watches as senior forward Katherine Brown moves the ball upfield Saturday at Yavits Field. RACHEL ORLOW/THE ITHACAN

The days of practicing on grass are numbered for the field hockey team. With the construction of the new Athletics and Events Center comes a new outdoor turf field, situated behind the facility, that is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 4, John Wallace, facilities and operations assistant for intercollegiate athletics, said.


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