Field Hockey hosts VCU Friday
Still in search of its first win of the 2014 season, the Central Michigan University Field Hockey team hosts Virginia Commonwealth University (1-2) today.
The Chippewas have been seeing extra reps inside the circle after struggling in the early stages of the season
The VCU Rams have been led by junior Alexis Albright, who tallied the most points in one game on the team with four. VCU has attempted 52 shots through the first three games of 2014 to CMU’s 16.
The Chippewas have allowed opponents to put 80 shots on goal so far this season. CMU has managed 10 penalty shots this season, while VCU has attempted 15 bonus tries.
The Chippewa's leading shot-getter is Cayleigh Immelman who has attempted to score seven times. Immelman will attempt to reach the back of the cage against VCU goalkeeper Kendall Cliffton, who has allowed seven goals so far this season.
VCU is allowing opponents to attempt an average of 17 shots per period, while CMU has taken just eight first period shots overall.
Though CMU has lost its first four games of the year, head coach Cristy Freese said her squad remains positive.
“No one likes being down four games,” Freese said. “Our team is doing a nice job of coming in the next day (after a loss) and working hard.”
During practice this week, Freese and her staff have attempted to replicate a game-time atmosphere and the inevitable pressure it brings.
“I want our team to feel success before we go back on the road,” Freese said. “This game is seen as a final tune up before heading to Ann Arbor to face Providence.”
