Selinsgrove, Pa. (9/4/21) – In a battle of top 10 teams, the Kean University field hockey team edged #5 Salisbury University by the final of 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in day one of the Connie Harnum Classic hosted by Susquehanna University.

Jordan Thompson got #10 Kean on the board first early when the Cougars went on a counter-attack following a failed Salisbury penalty corner.

Tied at one-all, Kean took advantage of a penalty corner opportunity and it was Thompson again, this time from Lia DiPiazza to give the Cougars the lead for good (2-1).

In the third quarter, DiPiazza found the back of the cage on a penalty stroke to add some insurance (3-1).

The Sea Gulls (0-1) rallied late and pulled within one in the final three minutes, but Kean was able to hold on for the win.

Jenna Flemings stopped seven shots in the win.

The Cougars don't get any rest as they face #14 Christopher Newport University on Sunday at 11 a.m.