WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 25, 2024) -- It was a battle to start in the non-conference match up on a rainy Wednesday afternoon, After holding the visiting Susquehanna University scoreless in the first, the King's College field hockey team fought to the finish in a 5-1 setback at McCarthy Stadium. The Monarchs fall to 2-5 overall, while the River Hawks improve to 4-2. King's (2-5) had the first opportunity of the game on a penalty corner and shot fromDavina Krappa four minutes in, but the momentum shifted in favor of the River Hawks down the stretch. Goalkeeper Emily Bollinger with her six saves and a strong defensive stance helped keep the game scoreless, 0-0, at the end of the opening frame.