HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 4, 2023) - Junior Makenna Quigley scored for the second straight game as the Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey team defeated Moravian College 2-1 on Monday night at the DeBaun Athletic Complex.

The Ducks start the season 2-0 for just the first time since the 2009 campaign. Stevens now has beaten Moravian (0-2) for the second time in just three all-time meetings. Stevens has conceded just one goal so far in two games, which is the least amount of goals conceded in the programs first two games since the 2008 season. Quigley was able to convert for Stevens in the first half, while junior Emily Smart gave the Ducks the lead in the second half to secure the win.

Just over three minutes into the game, Quigley was able to draw the first penalty corner of the game and then recorded a shot on target off of it, but her attempt was saved. Neither team was able to generate too many more chances, but senior Dani Hessels had two shots on goal in three seconds that were stopped at the 12:18 mark. In the second quarter, Quigley pounced on a ball off of a scrum just five minutes in to put the Ducks ahead. Junior Sarah Korczukowski provided the assist. Stevens led 1-0 at the break.

Coming out of the break, Moravian tied things at one just five minutes in off of a penalty corner. Stevens would then turn up the pressure, but were unable to score a goal in the third quarter. Two minutes into the fourth quarter, Smart was able to score to put the Ducks in front 2-1. Korczukowski, who was awarded the assist on the play, took a shot that was redirected by Smart. Stevens would hold on to remain perfect on the young season ahead of two ranked road tests next week.

Top Performers

• Stevens recorded 32 shots with 19 landing on target.
• Quigley's goal is her second of the season and the eighth of her career.
• Smart's goal is her first of the year and the 16th of her career.
• Korczukowski's assists were her second and third of the season and now has seven for her career. She also led the team in shots with six.
• Sophomore Lily Wierzbicki made seven saves.

The Opponent

• Maia Machado made 16 saves.
• Jenna Seagrave scored for Moravian while Hanna Leto provided the assist.
• The team had 13 shots with eight landing on target.

Around the MAC Freedom

• Keystone 5, King's 0 F/SUN

Up Next: The Ducks hit the road for the first time this season on Saturday, September 9th as they visit No. 18 University of Rochester. The game is set for 3 p.m. This will be the first ever meeting between the two teams. Links for live stats and video are posted to stevensducks.com