'Springfield, MA.(9/11/02) Junior back Maylese Leyva's goal early in the second half enabled host Springfield College to edge Keene State College 1-0 in a non-conference field hockey game played on Wednesday night.

It was the first loss of the season for KSC (1-1) while Springfield improved to 3-0.

The Owls had a 11-8 shot advantage in the game but could not get the ball past pride goalie Lindsey Pardue, who finished the game with nine saves.  Amy Carroll (Brunswich, ME) had three saves for the Owls. 

Keene State will be looking to get back on the winning track when it hosts Skidmore College on Saturday (1:30 p.m.) at Owl Stadium Complex.