DEDHAM, Mass. — Northeastern field hockey (5-6) closed out its weekend with a 4-0 non-conference win over Stonehill (3-8) Sunday afternoon at Dedham Field, earning its second consecutive victory.
- The Huskies once again struck early as Amelia Albers scored just 1:19 into the game, finishing a pass from Alex Mega to give Northeastern a 1-0 lead.
- Northeastern extended its advantage in the second quarter with a pair of goals. Phoebe Hall converted a penalty corner at 26:41, assisted by Mega and Albers, for her third goal of the season. Clara Ojea Quintana followed at 29:27, scoring off an assist from Maddie Funk to make it 3-0 heading into halftime. It was Ojea Quintana's second goal of the weekend after her game-winner against Towson on Friday.
- The Huskies added one more in the fourth quarter when Julia Puccio scored an unassisted goal at 52:15, sealing the 4-0 victory.
- Northeastern outshot Stonehill 20-2 and held the Skyhawks without a shot on goal. Aiko Price and Ibby Welldon split the shutout, each playing one half.
- With Albers scoring just 1:19 into Sunday's game, the Huskies continued their trend of early goals this weekend. Against Towson on Friday, Alex Mega opened the scoring just 2:53 into the game. Albers finished Sunday's game with a goal and assist, while Mega added two assists to the scoresheet for a four-point weekend (1G, 2A).
Northeastern returns to CAA play on Friday, Oct. 16, traveling to Fairfield, Connecticut, to face Fairfield at 3 p.m.
