Concordia University Wisconsin

LEXINGTON, Ky. -  The Concordia University Wisconsin field hockey team (4-10, 1-4 CFHC) concluded its regular season with a 6-0 victory over Transylvania (0-14, 0-10 NCAC) Sunday morning on the road.

In the first quarter, senior back Leah Mouganis (Pittsburgh, Pa.) got the scoring started for the Falcons, firing the ball into the back of the net from the top of the circle at the 8:08 mark to put her team ahead 1-0.

Concordia Wisconsin outshot 4-1 Transylvania in the first period, putting two of those shots on goal.

In the second frame, senior forward Maddie Rider (Danville, Pa.) netted her second goal in two games to double the Falcons' lead at the 17:32 mark. The goal was assisted by senior midfielder Emily Robertson (Canton, Mich.).

The Falcons continued their scoring in the third quarter, as junior midfielder Charlie Coln (St Louis, Mo.) found the back of the net from close range to give her team a 3-0 advantage at the 43:05 mark. Senior forward Paige Armijo (Reseda, Calif.) earned the assist on that goal.

CUW outshot Transylvania 3-0 in the third frame and generated four corners.

In the final quarter, freshman midfielder Maddie Rock (Rockford, Mich.) converted a penalty stroke at the 47:00 mark, as the Birds took a 4-0 lead.

Freshmen Jenna Brown (Clarkston, Mich.) and Lily Pearl (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) each netted their first career goals less than two minutes apart to extend the Falcons' lead to 6-0 and secure the shutout victory.

Six different Falcons found the back of the net in the win, marking the team's highest-scoring performance of the season. CUW also outshot Transylvania 12-4, putting nine shots on goal. Senior goalkeeper Parks Cawthray (Oakville, Ontario) earned two saves in the shutout victory.

The Falcons will now turn their attention to the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Tournament, as they face the Centre Colonels in the opening round on Thursday, Nov. 5  at 11 a.m. CST.