Dragons fail to keep pace with Slippery Rock

Nini Wagner and the Dragons endured a tough 19-3 loss at Slippery Rock.
Nini Wagner and the Dragons endured a tough 19-3 loss at Slippery Rock.

Tiffin University (1-2) never got on track on the road against Slippery Rock, falling 19-3.

The Dragons failed to score a goal in the first half, trailing 9-0 at the half. TU didn't get on the board until the 27:41 mark of the second half when Elle Hamilton scored the first of two goals to make the score 10-1. 

Hamilton got TU's second goal off a pass from Emily Chapman at 20:03, and Daniela Carey finished TU's scoring at 16:15 off a pass from Leah Davis.

The Rock had a massive shot advantage (33-10), including a 19-6 margin in the first half. They also place 27 shots on goal to Tiffin's 8.

Slippery Rock also held a 21-15 edge in ground balls, 15-9 in draw controls, and forced 23 TU turnovers, including 17 in the first half. Tiffin also did not get many free position opportunities, going 0 for 2.

Alex Sklack took the loss in goal, playing 57 minutes and making 7 saves, while Maeve Gatenbee played 3 minutes and made one save.