HAMDEN, Conn. (9/1/22) - Jenna Flemings made 11 saves as the #9 Kean University field hockey team fell to #7 Babson College, 1-0 in their season opener at Quinnipiac University  on Thursday afternoon.

Jessica Evans scored for the Beavers who improve to 1-0 overall.  Jorja Hibschman recorded three shots for the Cougars who fall to 0-1 overall.

After a scoreless first half, in which Babson led 5-4 on shots, the Beavers broke through with a game-winner in the 49^th minute.

Babson led on shots (15-8), shots on goal (12-1) and penalty corners (8-7).

Ja'Carra Jackson, Krista O'Grady, Maddison Gonzales, Morgan Stump and Peyton Mann all tallied one shot apiece.

Head Coach Leslie LaFronz and the Cougars will return to action on Saturday, Sept. 3^rd, hosting the Mighty Macs of Immaculata University at 1:00 p.m.