WPI 4, Worcester State 0 

Worcester, MA --- Nicole Maglione (Charlton, MA) tallied a pair of goals as host WPI knocked off previously undefeated Worcester State 4-0 in non-conference field hockey action on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, the Engineers improve to 6-1 on the season while the Lancers dip to 3-1.

Maglione got WPI into the scoring column in the eighth minute when she tipped in a pass from Heather Hassett (Oxford, MA). The Crimson and Gray took a 2-0 advantage into the locker room at halftime after Kelly Johnson (Buxton, ME) successfully converted a penalty stroke at 26:12.

Maglione added to the WPI lead when she netted an unassisted goal at 53:54. The Engineers closed out the scoring when Sarah Tracy (Oakland, ME) potted her second goal of the year off a feed from Katelyn Perkins (Auburn, ME).

WPI goalkeeper Betsy Ray (Simsbury, CT) made four saves en route to earning her first career shutout. Sarah White (Portland, ME) notched a key defensive save for the Engineers.

Worcester State goalkeeper Erin MacDonald (Dedham, MA) turned away four shots while Jennifer Lyons (Norwood, MA) was an offensive force for the Lancers, registering four shots on the afternoon.

Both teams will return to action on Thursday with non-conference games at 7pm. WPI will host Nichols while Worcester State entertains Simmons.