Balboni, Bears Take Down Falcons, 4-0

Box Score

FITCHBURG, Mass. -- Bridgewater State College scored two goals in the first half enroute to a 4-0 shutout victory over host Fitchburg State College Saturday afternoon in MASCAC field hockey action at Elliot Field.

The Bears (8-3; 5-2 LEC) got on the board in the 15th minute when sophomore Kelly
Downs (Hanover, MA) connected on a penalty stroke. They quickly doubled the lead at
the 17:26 mark on Ashley Panzini’s (Saugus, MA) first of two goals on the day.

Bethany Bush (Littleton, MA) put the game out of reach with just over seven minutes
left to play with an unassisted tally. Panzini put the finishing touches on the contest with
her second marker of the day at the 1:43 mark of the second half.

The Falcons fell to 2-9 overall and 0-7 in Little East play despite getting strong play from
midfielder Mari Roma (Foxboro, MA) and Vanessa Truax (Foxboro, MA).

Fitchburg goaltender Emily Creen (Worcester, MA) made 10 stops while Bears keeper
Nicole Downs (Hanover, MA) turned away three shots for the victory before getting
relieved with 4:30 to play in the game.

The Falcons are back in action Thursday night when they host Endicott College (7:00
pm) while BSC travels to Salve Regina (4:00 pm) that same day.

Release courtesy of Fitchburg State College Sports Information