BROOKLYN, N.Y.— The LIU Brooklyn field hockey team ended its three-game homestand with a 9-1 loss to La Salle on Sunday afternoon.

The Blackbirds (2-9) opened the scoring in the 17^th minute as freshman Eva van Wakeren recorded her seventh goal of the season. Sophomore Jenna Chrabolowski tallied the assist with a pass across the zone for van Wakeren to chip in front of the goal. The Explorers (5-6) answered with goal in the 20^th and 26^th minute to take a 2-1 lead into the break.  La Salle carried its momentum into the second half with seven scores in the final period to take the non-conference matchup.
 
Junior Madi Cook led the Blackbirds with two shots while classmate Gillian Vallaster and van Wakeren both added a shot. Junior Molly Jannell recorded seven saves in 53 minutes of action. Junior Haley Ballard recorded her second defensive save of the season and senior Amy Reid tallied her first defensive save of the year.
 
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The Blackbirds open MAAC play on Friday, October 5 with a road matchup at Monmouth. The 4:00 p.m. contest will be broadcasted on ESPN3.