Field Hockey Falls to Lafayette in a Shootout

EASTON, Pa. –– American University field hockey battled through a goalless 75 minutes of play, including both regulation and overtime, before the game against Lafayette was decided in a penalty shootout that saw the Eagles fall, 1-0, to the Leopards. Notable This is the 13th game between the Eagles and Leopards that has gone to overtime. It was the first game between the two that has been decided by a shootout. The loss is American’s first in regular season Patriot League play since October 9, 2022, after three 6-0 seasons. How It Happened It was a deadlocked game through all…