Loretto, Pa- The Saint Francis Red Flash field hockey team looks to build upon its victory over Towson as the Red Flash remain on the road for two games against Siena on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1 P.M. and Colgate on Sunday, Sept. 10 at noon.
 
Scouting Siena
 
The Saints enter the all-Franciscan matchup with a record of 0-4. Getting off to a fast start will be key for the Red Flash as Siena has been outshot 53 shots to four in the first half and 111-17 shots overall. Another factor to watch out for is the distribution of penalty corners. The Saints have allowed 37 such opportunities while only receiving six chances. Despite a plethora of shots against her position, Siena's goalie Mary Crumlish has recorded a .785 save percentage. The Red Flash are 9-7 all-time against Siena with Saint Francis winning the most recent meeting in 2016, 3-2.
 
Scouting Colgate
 
The Raiders enter the match at 2-2, pending a matchup with Lock Haven on Friday. Colgate is a strong defensive club led by its goalkeeper Maria Krull who has posted a .848 save percentage to go along with her 28 saves in the cage. The Raiders have a super substitute in Iona MacKillop who has two goals and two assists in only 61 minutes of play. The Raiders are 10-4 all-time against the Red Flash with Saint Francis winning the most recent meeting in 2016, 2-0.
 
Former Conference Mates Reunite
 
Back when the NEC sponsored field hockey, both Siena and Saint Francis used to be members.
 
New Regime in Hamilton
 
Coach April Cornell, in her first year, takes over for the previous coach Cathy Foto who served 28 years at the helm of the Raiders.
 
Super Sub
 
The Red Flash has its own efficient bench player in junior Marielle Cavallaro (Matamoras, Pa./Delaware Valley) who is second on the team with two goals scored on a perfect shooting percentage in 57 minutes of action.