PHILADELPHIA - Temple field hockey freshman Julianne Kopec had a spectacular collegiate debut, scoring both goals in the team's 2-0 win over Merrimack Friday night to open the 2021 season. This is the third-straight season that the Owls have shut out their opponent in the season opener.
Recapping the Game
> Temple came out firing, attempting 11 shots in the first half.
> Kopec's first goal of the night came at the 20-minute mark, with the West Long Branch, N.J. native scoring off a deflected shot.
> Kopec put the game away less than 10 minutes later, scoring on a penalty corner with an assist from fellow freshman Tess Muller.