University of Pennsylvania Athletics

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Penn field hockey battled Cornell on Saturday afternoon at Ellen Vagelos Field, but the Big Red scored late in the fourth quarter to secure a 3-2 victory over the Quakers.
 
The Red and Blue struck first with an early goal from Riley Thomson, but Cornell responded to take a 2-1 lead into halftime. Penn continued to create opportunities throughout the second half, with Reese Czajkowski finding the back of the cage in the fourth quarter to bring the Quakers level. However, Cornell scored late in the final frame to take the win.
 
Quaker Notemeal
*Riley Thomson opened the scoring for Penn with an unassisted goal in the first quarter.
 
*Reese Czajkowski recorded a goal and an assist, contributing to both of Penn's goals.
 
*Thomson finished with a goal and an assist, setting up Czajkowski's fourth-quarter tally.
 
*Penn generated increased offensive pressure in the fourth quarter, earning multiple penalty corners and creating several scoring opportunities.
 
How It Happened
Penn got on the board early in the opening quarter when Thomson scored an unassisted goal to give the Quakers a 1-0 advantage. Cornell responded with a goal to even the score. Both teams continued to create opportunities, but the opening frame ended tied at 1-1.
 
Cornell took its first lead in the second quarter when Stella Thibeault found the back of the cage to make it a 2-1 game. Penn looked to respond, with shots from Czajkowski, Lucy Mangat and Anna Fisher, but Cornell goalkeeper Martha Broderick came up with the saves to preserve the Big Red's advantage heading into halftime.
 
 
The third quarter featured opportunities on both ends of the field. Penn earned a penalty corner and recorded attempts from Thomson and Czajkowski, while the Quakers' defense worked to limit Cornell's scoring chances. Both teams were unable to add to the scoreboard, sending the game into the final quarter with Cornell holding a 2-1 lead.
 
Penn continued to push offensively in the fourth quarter. After earning a penalty corner, the Quakers found the equalizer when Czajkowski converted a pass from Thomson to tie the game at 2-2. Penn generated additional opportunities through a series of penalty corners, with attempts from Thomson, Czajkowski and Maxi Aranowitz.
 
Cornell regained the lead late in the frame when Ramsey scored to make it 3-2. Penn continued to search for another equalizer, but the Big Red held on to secure the victory.
 
UP NEXT
The Quakers close out their 2026 campaign Sunday, Nov. 1, hosting Temple at noon at Ellen Vagelos Field for Senior Day.
 
Penn will celebrate five members of its senior class: Ellie Almeida, Ruby de Frees, Emma Nahon, Sydney Mandato and Honor Roberts. The Quakers will honor the contributions of the five seniors as they take the field for the final time in their collegiate careers.
 
 
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