No. 18 Field Hockey Falls in Opener to No. 2 Johns Hopkins

WINCHESTER, Va. — The University of Lynchburg field hockey team opened its 2026 campaign Monday evening, falling to Johns Hopkins 5-0 at Aikens Stadium. The Blue Jays struck quickly, finding the back of the cage just 34 seconds into the contest. Lynchburg settled in following the early goal and kept Johns Hopkins off the board for the remainder of the opening quarter, including three early saves from goalkeeper Shay Schoones. The Hornets generated their first opportunity late in the period when Grace Peterson earned a penalty corner before putting a shot on cage, but Johns Hopkins goalkeeper Aubrey Kilgore turned…