Lafayette Hill, Pa. - (3/13/2021) – Chestnut Hill College welcomed Neumann University to Victory Field #1 for this afternoon's home opener. The Knights scored the first goal of the game (1-0, 29:340), but the following 3-0 run gave the Griffins an early edge (3-1, 22:45). Unfortunately, Neumann University outscored Chestnut Hill College to a 6-4 halftime spread and an eventual 12-7 final. Sophomore midfielder Danielle Vassallo (Hicksville, N.Y) scored a team-high three goals, while sophomore midfielders Madyson Schwartz (Philadelphia, Pa.) split her three points between a pair of goals and an assist.
 
After an opening Neuman University (1-0) goal, three consecutive Scarlet and Gold scores from Schwartz (1-1, 26:11, Unassisted), Vassallo (2-1, 24:21, Free Position), and senior midfielder Gab Fanfarillo (Glassboro, N.J.) (3-1, 22:45, Free Position) gave Chestnut Hill College (0-2) an early 3-1 advantage on the visitors. Unfortunately, the Knights finished the period with a 5-1 run to give themselves a narrow 6-4 halftime edge.
 
In the second half, Neumann University was able to increase their lead while keeping the Griffins at bay. A 3-1 Knight run left the visitors up 9-5 (16:02) midway through the closing frame and even though Chestnut Hill College outshot the Knights 17-14 in the second half, they were not able rally on junior goalkeeper Catriona Corrigan (Aldan, Pa.).
 
Corrigan totaled eight saves in the period and 13 in the game for the win (1-0). She also recovered a pair of ground balls. Junior attack Brylin Adams (Dunkirk, Md.) and freshman attack Lindsey Fagan (Norwood, Pa.) scored three goals apiece to lead Neumann University; the former also recorded an assist, six ground balls, and a draw, while the latter additionally provided the Knights with an assist, a ground ball, and six draws.
 
Vassallo totaled three goals on eight shots, while recovering six ground balls, four draws, and causing a turnover. Meanwhile, Schwartz finished the affair with two goals, an assist, a ground ball, and a caused turnover. Fanfarillo and sophomore attack Emily Abe (Hagerstown, Md.) also helped give the Griffins chances on offense; the former recorded four ground balls, four draws, and a caused turnover in excess of her goal, while the latter totaled six ground balls, a draw, and a caused turnover in addition to her assist (13:25, 9-6, F. Vassallo). Sophomore goalkeeper Mel Amador (Cape May, N.J.) (0-2) did the best she could to keep the Scarlet and Gold in the fray as she recovered four ground balls and made several of her 16 saves on shots from point-blank range.
 
Chestnut Hill College continues their early-season, non-conference schedule on Wednesday, March 24, when they visit St. Thomas Aquinas College for a 2:00 p.m. contest.