The Muhlenberg field hockey team kept it close throughout but dropped a Centennial Conference game at Haverford, 1-0.
The Fords (5-5, 1-1), who were nationally ranked in the Division III preseason poll, scored the lone goal on a penalty stroke early in the second quarter. Muhlenberg had a chance to take the lead early in that period, taking three shots in quick succession, but they were all saved.
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Brenna Fitzpatrick (pictured above) held the margin at one goal by making 11 saves, including seven in the third quarter, when the Mules (2-7, 0-2) defended nine penalty corners.
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