Richmond, Ind. - The Transylvania Field Hockey team began its weekend of nonconference road matches on the campus of Earlham College against the Earlham College Quakers with a 5-0 defeat on Saturday afternoon at Darrell Beane Stadium.
 
The Pioneers put forward a defensive-minded first quarter, but the Quakers were able to quickly find the back of the goal at the contest's three-minute mark for the eventual go-ahead score. Libby Bringard, who made her second career start on Saturday, put forth a gallant effort in goal with seven saves in the first quarter as the Pioneers trailed by just a goal heading into the second quarter.
 
Earlham's momentum increased in the second quarter as the home team garnered three goals in the second period to finish out the half with a 4-0 advantage.
 
The third quarter showed a shift in momentum for the Pioneers as they managed multiple offensive runs headed by freshman's Emily Long and Kayla Bushman, which resulted in two offensive corners. Though the Quakers earned a 7-0 shot advantage in the third quarter, Bringard walled off the majority of Earlham attacks, yielding just one goal in the third.
 
Transylvania's defense held firm in the fourth quarter, blocking the Quakers from finding the goal. Following Saturday's result, Earlham maintains its undefeated start with 6-0 record, while the Pioneers fall to 0-6 overall. Bringard again eclipsed her career-best with 10 saves in Saturday's match.
 
The Pioneers return to action tomorrow at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The Pioneers and the Ladies are scheduled for a 12 p.m. start from The Field at Benson Bowl.

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