WESTON, Mass. - The Hartford field hockey team concluded its second year of its program history on Wednesday night defeating Regis College by a 2-0 final.
Rapid Recap:
- The Hawks would start on the front foot getting four shots in the first six minutes, with Allayna Martone making a single save. Sophomore Ava Lipson (Colchester, Vt.) would get a chance to open the scoring in the 9th minute, but Martone once again was up for the task as the teams ended the first quarter tied 0-0.
- Hartford would stay as the aggressor continuing to dominate possession in the 2nd. The Hawks would finally get a goal in the 25th minute as sophomore Kyra Benard (Agawam, Mass.) found sophomore Ashley Taylor (South Deerfield, Mass.) who tapped in the opening score. Just a minute later Hartford found a second as Benard scored on an assist by freshman Alexina Lentes (Agawam, Mass.). The Pride could not get anything forward as the Hawks led 2-0 into half.
- The second half saw the Hawks get three early chances but Martone would get two saves and Allie Colburn would register a defensive save to keep the score 2-0. Hartford would hold the advantage into the final 15 minutes.
- Benard almost found her second in the 51st minute, but Martone held strong making another stop. Lentes would have the final shot in the game but Martone made her 10th save as Hartford won by the 2-0 final.
Post Game Press:
"I'm really happy the team was able to close out the season with a win", said head coach
Rhonwen Peters. "They've put in so much hard work this season, and the growth we've seen from last season to this one has been incredibly encouraging. The future of Hartford Field Hockey is bright, and I'm excited to see what's ahead for this program.
I'd also like to extend a special thank you to our seniors, Madi and Lauren, for everything they've contributed to the program since its inception. We're so grateful for the foundation they've helped build and the impact they've made on Hartford Field Hockey!"
Inside the Numbers:
- Benard picked up her 19th career goal in the win as she continues to be the leading goal scorer in program-history. Taylor netted her sixth of the season and second game-winner of 2026.
- Lentes dished out her program-record 8th assist of the year in the win, while Benard tallied her four of the year.
- Sophomore Carolyn Somers (Worcester, Mass.) picked up the win and shutout with zero saves.
- Martone would stop 10 shots in the loss for the Pride.
- Hartford would out shoot the Pride 27-0 and 10-0 on target in the win.
Up Next:
This concludes the Hartford Field Hockey season with a record of 5-13.
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