Brown Field Hockey: Upcoming Matches and Team Highlights
Brown University’s field hockey team is set for a busy weekend. They will face Cornell on Friday, October 3, at 3 p.m. and then host Maine on Sunday, October 5, at noon. One special highlight is the Pink Out Game against Maine, raising awareness for breast cancer.
Current Team Performance
The Bears are on a roll, winning their last three games and four out of five overall. Over these three victories, they’ve outscored their opponents 16-1. This impressive streak shows a powerful team dynamic and strong performance.
Player Spotlight: Lexi Pellegrino
Lexi Pellegrino has been a standout player. Last weekend, she was named Ivy League Co-Offensive Player of the Week. She scored two goals and provided two assists in their win against Columbia and lit up the field with six shots during their victory over UMass Lowell. Pellegrino now leads the Ivy League with seven goals this season and ranks among the top players in Brown’s history with 32 career goals.
Stats and Rankings
Currently, Brown averages 3.14 goals per game, placing them 17th in the nation. Their points-per-game average of 8.86 also ranks them highly. Pellegrino’s performance has her ranked 15th nationally for points per game, making her a pivotal factor in the Bears’ success. In goal, Ellie Parker boasts a .743 save percentage, showing her reliability as a goalkeeper.
Cornell and Maine: Opponent Insights
Cornell enters the weekend unbeaten, with a record of 6-0. They have dominated their opponents with a 19-5 scoring margin and lead nationally in penalty corners. Their goalkeeper, Jane McNally, has also been effective, holding a low goals-against average.
Maine, on the other hand, has recently struggled, losing three straight games. They currently feature Rozarie Mrazova, leading the America East with a .738 save percentage.
Historical Matchup
Historically, Brown’s record against Cornell stands at 17 wins, 26 losses, and two ties. Last year, Cornell narrowly defeated Brown 3-2. Against Maine, Brown has seen a tougher time, winning just twice in seven outings, with Maine on a four-game winning streak against the Bears.
What’s Next
After these matches, Brown will head to Philadephia to face Penn on October 10, followed by a game against Boston University on October 13.
This season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Bears, and their fans can look forward to thrilling matches ahead.
For more details about their season and stats, check the Brown University Athletics page.
