Field Hockey Shuts Out Northwestern

Sunday, September 17

Evanston, Ill.

1:00 PM ET

University of Louisville

Northwestern

September 17, 2000 | Field Hockey

Sept. 17, 2000

EVANSTON, Ill. - The University of Louisville field hockey team defeated Northwestern University 2-0 on Sunday at Northwestern.

Louisville freshman Elisa Eshelman recorded her first collegiate goal with 22:04 remaining in the first half to put the Cards on the board. Sophomore Allison Barkley added insurance with an unassisted goal with 13:14 left in the first half.

U of L held the Wildcats scoreless, as freshman goalkeeper Christy Hershey recorded her first collegiate shutout.

The Cardinals improve to 5-2 on the season. They are currently ranked No. 17 in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association rankings. Northwestern drops to 2-4.

The Cards will open up play at Trager Stadium at Cardinal Park when they play host to Mid-American Conference opponent Ohio University on Friday, Sept. 22 at 4:00 p.m.

Field hockey results (at Northwestern)            1st     2nd FinalLOUISVILLE      2   0   2NORTHWESTERN            0   0   0
Scoring Summary:Louisville: Elisa Eshelman (unassisted), 22:04 (1st)            Allison Barkley (unassisted), 13:14 (1st)
Shots:UL:  7NU:  7
Penalty corners:UL: 6NU: 5
Goalkeeper statisticsUL: Christy Hershey: 70:00, 4 savesNU: Jessica Yates: 70:00, 4 saves