WILKES, Pa. – Jackie Daniels scored a breakaway goal in the 49th minute, leading the Widener University field hockey team to its third win of the season, defeating Wilkes University on Saturday afternoon.

The Pride has won the first three games of the season for the first time since 2015

Highlights

• Daniels built upon her impressive performance against Drew, finding the back of the cage for the second consecutive game.
• Gianna Perna made her one shot count, knotting the score at one in the second quarter.
• Sabrina Roberto made three saves in the win.
• The Pride outshot the Colonels 12-8.

How it happened
After a scoreless first quarter, Wilkes broke through in the second, taking a 1-0 advantage in the 21st minute. The Pride responded seven minutes later. Perna caught the Colonel keeper out of position, capitalizing on the opportunity and evening the score at one.

After halftime, both defenses stood tall, resulting in a scoreless third quarter. It was not until 10 minutes remaining in regulation that Daniels provided the Pride's first lead of the contest. Two Colonel shots, one saved and one blocked, in the final minute made it interesting but WU held on for the victory.

Up next
Widener returns home on Wednesday, September 11 for a home matchup against Immaculata beginning at 7:00 p.m.