EASTON, Mass. (Oct.23, 2026) – Junior
Siena De Roeck lifted the Stonehill field hockey team to a 2-1 win, following a 3-2 shootout, over Rider University at W.B. Mason Stadium.
The Skyhawks improve to 4-10 and 4-3 in NEC play, while Rider drops to 5-12 and 4-4 in the NEC.
Before the game the Skyhawks recognized seniors
Karleigh Mirabile and
Julieta D'Antonio for their hard-work and dedication to the field hockey program.
STONEHILL HIGHLIGHTS
- Junior Siena De Roeck registered her second goal of the season in the 11th minute and recorded the game-winning shootout goal.
- Sophomore Isabelle Morton earned the victory with six saves, giving her 121 on the season putting her fourth in school history.
- Morton is currently seventh in program history with 226 career saves.
- The Skyhawks outshot the Broncs, 17-12.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Skyhawks took an early lead late in the first quarter. Junior
Siena De Roeck earned a penalty stroke goal and delivered to put Stonehill on top, 1-0. However, the Broncos answered early in the second quarter to send the teams into halftime all square at one.
Sophomore
Isabelle Morton kept the Broncos in the contest with back-to-back saves late in regulation to send the game into overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, the two teams were headed to a shootout.
Rider took an early advantage in the shootout, but Stonehiill would not be denied.
Siena De Roeck found the back of the cage twice in the shootout, including the game-winner to propel the Skyhawks to the victory.
UP NEXT
Stonehill returns to the field on Sunday, October 25 hosting Colgate in Dedham at noon.
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