Doherty Scores First for 2025, Valiants Fall to Rangers

PURCHASE, N.Y.   –   Manhattanville field hockey grabbed the first goal of the season, from Fiona Doherty, in a 5-1 loss in the home opener on Tuesday afternoon.

The Valiants move to 0-2 while the Rangers (2-0) grab their second of the year.

FIRST HALF
Q1 – DREW UNIVERSITY 2, MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY 0

Junior goalkeeper Hannah Doherty recorded two saves coming from a rocket from the top of the circle, followed by a rebounded shot within the second corner of the game.

The first goal was scored by Fini at the 5:13 mark. The Rangers secured its second goal on its second penalty corner. The goal, scored by Seferovic, came on the third shot in the corner following two saves from Doherty.

Q2 – DREW UNIVERSITY 2, MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY 0

Manhattanville found its way into the circle with junior Fiona Doherty stacking up four shots and classmate Sabina Cosmo grabbing one of her own.

SECOND HALF
Q3 – DREW UNIVERSITY 4, MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY 1

F. Doherty secured the Valiants its first goal of the season with a strong follow-through to the back of the board with a cross-cage pass from junior Keria Guinan.

The Valiants tallied on six additional shots. Marking two from F. Doherty and sophomore Hannah Revell, with shots also coming from freshman Emma Masie and junior Shannon Keena.

Kopec grabbed the third goal of the game with a penalty stroke to the back-right net. Before Staub kept Drew out by three, answering Doherty’s goal to conclude scoring in the quarter.

Q4 – DREW UNIVERSITY 5, MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY 1

Manhattanville posted five more shots to reach a season-high 17 shots taken. Seeing opportunities from Guinan (2), Revell, and freshmen Frankie Slippen & Emelina Leccese.

Straub scored the final goal of the game to lock in the 5-1 victory.

Game Notes
The Valiants outshot the Rangers 17-15.
Eight Valiants contributed to the 17 shots on goal. The most in a single game since before the 2021 season.

Up Next – The Valiants prepare for game two of the homestead against Dean (1-0) on Friday, Sept 5 at 4 PM.