LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pennsylvania field hockey team held on strong for 49 minutes of action but couldn't close out the job, falling to No. 7 Louisville at Trager Stadium, 3-1, to close out the ACC/Ivy League Conference Crossover.
 
Junior Julia Ryan scored the Quakers' first goal of the season and goalkeeper Ruby de Frees had another great performance in net, making seven saves.
 
Quaker Notemeal
*Julia Ryan's goal was the second of her collegiate career, her first one coming exactly one year ago against Georgetown in Philadelphia.
 
*Livia Loozen was credited with the assist on Ryan's goal. She has recorded at least one assist in each of her three seasons at Penn.
 
*With her seven saves today, de Frees has 16 across her first two starts.

*Ryan, Loozen, and Sophie Freedman accounted for all three of the Quakers' shots on the afternoon. Both Ryan and Loozen tallied shots on goal.

*The Cardinals had 17 total shots—with 10 on goal—as Aimee Plumb led the way with a goal and an assist on four chances.
 
How It Happened
The first quarter was a defensive affair as both teams were trying to figure each other out. The Red and Blue failed to register a shot while the Cardinals tallied three opportunities, including two on goal.
 
Two minutes into the second quarter, Penn found the back of the net, getting on the counterattack and taking the ball down the left side boundary. Loozen crossed it to Ryan, who made a move to freeze the goalie, then scored on the open net.
 
Penn's lead would last for just 10 minutes before the Cardinals scored a goal of their own. They were awarded a penalty stroke which Plumb took and shot past the backside of de Frees. The score was tied 1-1 entering the locker room at halftime.
 
The third quarter was similar to the first, as Louisville looked to have scored a go-ahead penalty corner with seconds remaining. Official review ended up waving off the goal.
 
In the fourth quarter, the Cardinals scored two goals to seal the game. Chloe Cuzzupe converted off a rebound early in the fourth, while Rylie Woolerton added the dagger two minutes later.
 
Up Next
Penn hosts its home opener on Friday, taking on Philly foe Temple at 3 p.m. at Ellen Vagelos Field. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
 
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