ST. DAVIDS, Pa.– Eastern University Field Hockey dropped a non-league game to the visiting  fifth-ranked Franklin and Marshall Diplomats. The Diplomats, who had not surrendered a goal all year scored three times in the first half and added four more in the second half for the final score.

The DIplomats (5-0) scored on a penalty corner in the eighth minute and added a second goal less than thirty seconds later. F & M had a 15-4 edge in first -half shots and a 36-10 advantage overall.

The Eagles had several chances to score, but solid defending and good goalie play by the guests kept Eastern off the board. F & M senior goalie Ilianna Santangelo picked up her 51st career win to move into the program lead in that category.

Shannon Jugler made nine stops in goal after entering in the second half.

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The Eagles (1-3) will host Stockton University on Saturday at noon.