MADISON, N.J. (August 31, 2018) – The Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham field hockey team notched a come from behind 3-1 win over William Paterson Friday evening.

The game served as the season-opener for both teams, with the Devils notching their fifth straight victory over the Pioneers.

The host Pioneers wasted little time, potting the opening goal just 1:35 into the contest. The staunch Devils defending buckled down after the goal, not allowing William Paterson to get a shot during the rest of the half.

With just under five minutes left in the stanza, junior Maggie Sohns fired a shot that was saved by the Paterson keeper. Senior Cassidy Santorelli pounced the rebound to even the score at one. That would be the halftime margin, but the Devils held a 10-1 edge in shots during the opening 35 minutes.

Sohns put the Devils on top 2:21 into the second half, using a strong individual effort to beat the goalie. After a shot by senior Brooke Sherwin was stopped in the 42^nd minute, William Paterson called a timeout to try and find the equalizer.

The Devils controlled the tempo for the majority of the period, adding an insurance goal in the 51^st minute. Senior Stephanie Noll fed classmate Makayla Pak, who rifled a shot for first tally of the campaign. The Pioneers had a pair of penalty corners midway through the frame, but the Devils defense did not allow a shot on goal.

Senior Samantha Rubin played 58:51 to earn the victory, while sophomore Megan March relieved for the final 11:09. Sohns and Sherwin combined for 11 shots, while Pak added three.

FDU will return to action on Sunday, taking on Stevens at 11 a.m.