Madison, NJ (September 26) It was a tough battle on Robert T. Shields Field Tuesday night, where the FDU-Florham field hockey team ultimately lost to Moravian University by a score of 2-1.

Records: FDU-Florham (3-5) Moravian (2-6)
Location: Robert T. Shields Field (Madison, NJ)
FDU Goal Scorers: Megan Surgent (5)
 
FDU-Florham took a 1-0 lead, late in the first quarter, when Megan Surgent (Wall, NJ) tipped in a shot from Dominique Rodriguez (Pittsgrove, NJ) off a penalty corner. Less than two minutes into the second quarter Moravian's Sarah Bietka tied the game up off a penalty corner from Maria Tice.
 
The Devils ended the first half with five shots on goal and three corners.
 
Moravian came out strong in the second half, with Onalee Long scoring a goal within 6 minutes of the third quarter, making the score 2-1. Moravian's defense was able to stop the FDU-Florham offense in the second half, allowing zero shots on goal and ultimately fell, 2-1.
 
During the game, FDU accumulated a total 6 corner penalties and 5 shots on goal. Moravian tallied 8 shots on goal and 7 corners.
 
The goalkeeper for FDU-Florham, Emily Schlessinger (Asbury, NJ), faced a total of eight shots and ended the night with six saves.
 
The Devils had an important game as they represented The Hidden Opponent. THO is a non-profit organization that advocates for mental health awareness, education, and support among student-athletes. Three members of the field hockey team are campus captains for FDU's chapter of The Hidden Opponent (Erin Kay, Haleigh Dengler and Dominique Rodriguez).
 
FDU-Florham will be hosting Stockton University for their next contest on Saturday, September 30. Saturday's game will be on Elizabeth Ruth Hennessy Track & Field at 12:00 p.m.