CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – Saint Louis field hockey dropped a 2-1 decision to La Salle on Friday afternoon at The Proving Grounds.
The Billikens (5-8, 1-3 A10) battled back to even the score in the third quarter but saw the Explorers (4-9, 1-3 A10) score the game-winning goal in the fourth.
La Salle took a 1-0 lead at 18:04 on a goal by Gabrielle LaCroix.Â
The Billikens responded in the third quarter, as Lauren Reed found the back of the net at 41:19 off an assist from Evie Harris to tie the game at 1-1. It was Reed's first career goal.
The score remained even until La Salle converted a penalty stroke at 51:11 to regain the lead.Â
La Salle held a 9-6 advantage in shots and a 4-3 edge in penalty corners.
Saint Louis continues Atlantic 10 play next weekend, hosting Davidson on Sunday at noon at the SLU Field Hockey Complex.