The Batten University field hockey team (5-8, 0-3 ODAC) fell to No. 20 Shenandoah University (9-2, 2-1 ODAC) 5-0 on the road.
Shenandoah jumped out to an early advantage, scoring three goals in the opening quarter. Kierney Weigle opened the scoring just under three minutes into the contest before Ellie Quinn doubled the lead at the 6:11 mark. Weigle added another goal late in the first quarter to give the Hornets a 3-0 advantage.
Batten settled in defensively during the second quarter, holding the nationally ranked Hornets scoreless despite facing six shots. Goalkeeper Berkley Miller recorded multiple saves during the period, while Kirsten Settle came up with a key defensive save in the closing minute of the half.
The Marlins generated their offensive opportunity in the second quarter when Ashlyn Boykin earned a penalty corner at the 16:30 mark. Landry Meyer followed with a shot that was blocked by the Shenandoah defense.
The Hornets extended their advantage with two goals early in the third quarter, but Batten's defense prevented any additional scoring over the final 28 minutes of the contest.
The Marlins closed the afternoon with another scoreless defensive quarter, as goalkeeper Bailey Myers entered for the final 15 minutes and recorded two saves to keep Shenandoah off the scoreboard in the fourth.
Miller finished the contest with five saves through 45 minutes of action, while Myers added two stops in relief. Settle also contributed a defensive save for the Marlins.
