Field Hockey Falls to #8 Stevens | Game Recap

King’s College Field Hockey Falls to Stevens, Eyes Rebound Against Delaware valley

The King’s College field hockey team suffered a 5-0 defeat to Stevens Institute of Technology in a MAC Freedom conference match on Saturday, october 18, 2025, bringing their overall record to 1-13 and their conference record to 0-3. The Monarchs now turn their attention to a Wednesday matchup against Delaware Valley University.

Did you know?-Field hockey has ancient roots, wiht games resembling the modern sport played in various cultures for centuries. The modern rules were codified in England in the late 19th century.

Ducks Dominate Early in Hoboken

Stevens quickly established control of the game, scoring just 1:35 into the first quarter. Gabi Moroney capitalized on a feed from Sophia Cozza to give the Ducks a 1-0 lead. Moroney continued to be a key offensive threat, adding another goal at 10:20, assisted by Emilia Lopes, extending Stevens’ advantage to 2-0 after the first quarter.

Moroney Completes Hat trick, Stevens Extends Lead

Moroney completed a dominant performance with a hat trick at 27:16 of the second quarter, again assisted by Cozza, pushing the score to 3-0 heading into halftime.Stevens continued to apply pressure in the third quarter, with Brooke Hughes scoring at 36:12 off assists from Moroney and Lauren Flynn. Jess Kopernick added a fifth goal at 42:21, assisted by Taylor Brooks, solidifying the Ducks’ victory.

Pro tip:-Effective field hockey requires strong dialog between teammates. Players use verbal cues and visual signals to coordinate passes and defensive positioning.

Limited Offensive Opportunities for King’s

King’s College struggled to generate offensive momentum, managing only two total shots throughout the game.Megan Harry and Hannah Chocallo each registered one attempt for the Monarchs. Despite the challenging scoreline, goalkeeper emily Bollinger delivered a strong performance, recording 10 saves while facing 16 shots on goal from Stevens.

Looking Ahead to Delaware Valley

King’s will look to rebound from the loss when they host delaware valley University in another MAC Freedom matchup on Wednesday, October 22, at 4:00 PM at McCarthy Stadium.

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Expanded News Report:

The king’s College field hockey team lost 5-0 to the Stevens Institute of Technology on Saturday,October 18,2025,in a MAC Freedom conference game. Why did King’s lose? Stevens dominated possession and capitalized on early scoring opportunities. Who was involved? Gabi Moroney led Stevens with a hat trick, while Emily Bollinger made 10 saves for King’s. What happened? Stevens scored early and often, building a 3-0 lead by halftime and extending it in the second half. King’s struggled to create offensive chances, managing only two shots.How did it end? The game concluded with a final score of 5-0 in favor of stevens, dropping king’s record to 1-13 overall and 0-3 in the conference. The Monarchs will now focus on their next game against delaware Valley University on Wednesday, October 22, at McCarthy Stadium.