University of Pennsylvania Athletics

PHILADELPHIA – Penn field hockey closed out its 2026 campaign on Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 shutout over Philadelphia rival Temple at Ellen Vagelos Field.
 
The Quakers found the back of the cage twice in the second half, with Victoria Manzur and Reese Czajkowski each scoring to secure the Senior Day win.
 
After a scoreless first half, Penn broke through in the third quarter before adding an insurance goal in the fourth. The Quakers' defense held Temple off the scoreboard throughout the contest to finish the season with a shutout.
 
Quaker Notemeal
*Victoria Manzur opened the scoring in the third quarter with assists from Honor Roberts and Lucy Mangat.
 
*Reese Czajkowski added Penn's second goal in the fourth quarter, assisted by Roberts and Naomi Esterowitz.
 
*Roberts contributed to both goals, recording two assists in the season finale.
 
*The Quakers held Temple scoreless across all four quarters to earn the shutout victory.
 
How It Happened
Both teams battled through a scoreless opening quarter, with Temple creating several early opportunities. The Owls earned multiple penalty corners, but Penn's defense and goalkeeper Ruby de Frees kept them off the scoreboard. The Quakers earned a penalty corner of their own, but were unable to convert.
 
Penn continued to look for an opening in the second quarter, with Emma Nahon registering a shot on goal. Temple also generated opportunities, but the Red and Blue held firm defensively as the teams entered halftime tied at 0-0.
 
The Quakers came out with increased offensive pressure after the break. Penn earned three penalty corners back-to-back and generated several shots on goal before breaking through.
 
Manzur found the back of the cage off assists from Roberts and Mangat to give Penn a 1-0 advantage. The Red and Blue continued to apply pressure, earning another penalty corner before the end of the quarter.
 
Penn carried its momentum into the final frame, adding to its lead when Czajkowski converted a pass from Roberts and Esterowitz to make it 2-0. The Quakers continued to create scoring opportunities, with additional attempts from Czajkowski, Manzur and Maxi Aranowitz as they looked to extend their advantage.
 
The Red and Blue's defense maintained the shutout through the final minutes, securing the 2-0 victory and closing the 2026 season on a high note.


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