PHILADELPHIA - In its second-straight overtime game of the season, the Temple field hockey team defeated Monmouth 2-1 in the final minute of the first overtime period Friday afternoon. With the win, the Owls improve to 3-5 while the Hawks fell to 2-1 in their first loss of the season.
Recapping the Game
> Both teams had strong defensive performances in the first quarter, with both firing just one shot.
> Temple's best chance to score in the first half came off a penalty corner in the second quarter, but the Owls were unable to convert and the game was scoreless going into halftime.