Castleton, Vt. – The Spartans were unable to generate consistent offensive pressure on Tuesday night and fell to Keene St. 3-1 to drop to 0-2 on the year. 

Senior Rachel Preusser provided the lone goal for Castleton as they were outshot 23-11 on the evening. The Owls also recorded more penalty corners, 8-6. Junior Jessica Galatioto was strong in net, making 13 saves., but took the loss. 

Sami Smith opened the scoring for Keene St. at 25:55, but Preusser responded less than two minutes later off a feed from Kristy Pinkham. 

Tied 1-1 at the half, the Owls took the lead for good in the 43rd minute and then made it 3-1 six minutes later. Nicole Difillippo recorded three saves in net for Keene St. as the team improved to 2-0. 

Castleton returns to action on Sept. 11 when the Spartans travel to Plymouth for a 4 pm contest.