Mountain Hawks Host Drexel in Remaining House Recreation of August

Lehigh confirmed glimpses of momentum all through its house opener in opposition to Monmouth final Friday. The Mountain Hawks, who fell 3-0 to the Hawks final week, hope to mix these glimpses of momentum right into a constant effort throughout your entire crew. 

In the course of the first half, Monmouth scored its first objective within the 14th minute, securing the 1-0 lead for a majority of the primary half. Following halftime, Lehigh had a robust offensive burst, placing up six pictures over the second 45 minutes.  

The Mountain Hawks placed on a passing clinic in opposition to the Hawks within the sixty fifth minute, creating a phenomenal sequence that led to a shot from Wendie Fisher that sailed vast. Minutes later, first-year Sophia Lis tried a shot from distance that hit the crossbar, goalkeeper after which submit, however didn’t cross the objective line. 

Defensively, Maggie Ousouljoglou made her collegiate debut in objective for Lehigh, making three saves within the second half.

Drexel completed the 2021 season with a 6-8-3 general file and a 2-5-2 convention file. The Dragons are at present 2-0 on the season with a 3-1 win over Loyola and a 2-0 win over Marist. Annalena O’Reilly, who was named preseason All-CAA honorable point out, scored each objectives in Drexel’s victory over Marist final Sunday. 

Lehigh fell 2-1 to Drexel final season in Philadelphia within the groups’ first assembly since 2001. The Mountain Hawks lead the all-time collection 3-2.

After Thursday’s recreation, Lehigh will journey to Delaware to open up a three-game highway swing in opposition to the Blue Hens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.