Field Hockey Tops Alumni 6-2
August 18, 2006 | Field Hockey
Aug. 18, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - - The University of Louisville field hockey team defeated the alumni team 6-2 on Friday evening at Trager Stadium. Twenty two former Cardinals returned to play and cheer as the 2006 squad completed its first preseason tuneup.
The teams played through five minutes of midfield action before senior Carrie Jackson put the Cards on the scoreboard with a goal at the 25:42 mark in the first half.
Stacy Becht (2003-05) scored at the 8:40 mark to tie the game. Jen Payne (2002-05) gave the alums a 2-1 lead when she scored with 1:15 remained in the first half.
The Cardinals tied the game on junior Missy Briery goal midway through the second half. Senior Jessica Javelet put the Cards ahead for good when she fired a shot into the cage a minute later. Freshman Kayla May had an impressive debut with a goal at the 10:53 mark to make it a 4-2 game. Junior Janelle Avila scored with 5:54 remaining in the game and Javelet notched her second goal of the day for a final score of 6-2.
"We appreciate our alumni supporting what has become the kickoff to our season," said U of L head coach Pam Bustin. "It gives us an opportunity to work things out as a unit in an atmosphere that is supportive and fun on both sides. Every year the team feeds off of the great tradition of heart and pride that the alumni bring with them to this event. We hope to see them in the stands throughout the season."
U of L will play host to Indiana University in an exhibition game on Tuesday, August 22 at 5 p.m. at Trager Stadium before officially kicking off the 2006 season at Champions Challenge in Durham, N.C. The Cards will face 2005 NCAA runner-up Duke on August 26. The winner of that game will play the winner of a matchup between No. 18 Michigan State and Delaware on August 27
