LORETTO, Pa. – Appalachian State University field hockey used Veerle Van Heertum's strike off a penalty corner to win its fifth-straight game for the first time since 1996.
The Mountaineers (5-0) reeled off five-straight victories to close out the 1996 campaign, beginning the winning streak with a win over Louisville.
App State's 1-0 victory over Saint Francis (0-5) was also its first in program history. Appalachian's fourth shutout of the season ranks first in the nation, securing shutouts in 80% of its games this season.
"Today was another hard-fought game, and I'm proud of our team for stepping up to the challenge," head coach Meghan Dawson said.