FENTON, Mo. - Despite out-shooting Saint Joseph's 11-8, Saint Louis field hockey fell 1-0 to the Hawks in the Atlantic 10 Conference opener for both squads.

SJU recorded the lone goal of the game at the 24:22 mark, when Abby Hoover scored on a penalty corner off of assists by Nicole Gerdes and Meghan Githens.

The Billikens would out-shoot the Hawks 5-2 in the second half but were unable to get one in the back of the cage. Tori Lycett recorded a team-high four shots, while Lexie Lindblad fired three, including a team-high two on goal.

SLU freshman goalie Tori Westhead made two saves.

Saint Louis continues Atlantic 10 Conference play next Friday, Oct. 12, when they travel to Amherst, Mass., to face UMass in a noon (CT) start. The Billikens then travel back to St. Louis to host Richmond Sunday, Oct. 14, at Soccer Park in a 1 p.m. first whistle.