Syracuse University
Columbia
Field Hockey Shuts Out Columbia, 4-0
9/14/2003 3:16:57 PM | Field Hockey
Following a scoreless first half, Gettel tallied SU's first goal 1:07 into the second half. Junior Erin Fitzgerald put the Orange up 2-0 with 18:50 left in the game. Gettel notched her second goal with 6:30 on the clock, and junior Leah McKay iced the game with a score at 3:47.
The Orangewomen shot 19 balls at Columbia goalie Kristina George, who recorded six saves on the day. SU junior keeper Betsy Wagner did not have to make a stop to secure the second complete shutout of her career.
SU returns to action on Friday, Sept. 19, when it hosts Rutgers at 7:00 p.m. at Coyne Field. The game will mark the first BIG EAST action for both teams.
Syracuse 4, Columbia 0
Syracuse 0-4=4
Columbia 0-0=0
First Half Scoring:
noneSecond Half Scoring:
SU 33:53 Meredith Gettel (unassisted) SU 18:50 Erin Fitzgerald (unassisted) SU 6:30 Meredith Gettel (unassisted) SU 3:47 Leah McKay (unassisted)Shots: SU 19, Columbia 0
Saves: SU 0 (Betsy Wagner), Columbia 6 (Kristina George)
Penalty Corners: SU 12, Columbia 0
Penalty Strokes: none
Defensive Saves: none
Attendance: 253
