MEQUON, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin field hockey team held a second-half lead before St. Francis rallied for a 2-1 victory on Friday afternoon at Tomasini Stadium.
The Falcons (3-6) struck first in the second quarter when Hannah Lawson found the back of the net at the 21:46 mark. Aly Schuster provided the assist, giving Concordia a 1-0 advantage that it carried into halftime.
Concordia continued to battle defensively through the third quarter, keeping the Red Wolves off the scoreboard and protecting its narrow lead heading into the final 15 minutes.
St. Francis responded in the fourth quarter, tying the contest at 47:46 before delivering the go-ahead goal at 55:34.
Goalkeeper Carlijn van der Bend recorded eight saves for the Falcons, helping keep Concordia within striking distance throughout the contest.
St. Francis finished with a 15-3 advantage in shots, including a 10-1 edge in shots on goal. The Red Wolves also earned 12 penalty corners compared to Concordia's two.
The Falcons will look to regroup as they look to face Mary Washington on Sunday, October 18 at 11 a.m.
