BANGOR, Maine – The University of Maine at Farmington field hockey team was held to just one goal and dropped a 4-1 decision to Husson University, in a North Atlantic Conference matchup Sunday afternoon at the Winkin Complex.

UMaine-Farmington fell to 6-5 overall with the loss, 5-2 in NAC play, and head into the final week of the regular season tied for third in the NAC standings with St. Joseph's College – their next opponent on the schedule. Husson improved to 9-5 overall and 6-1 in conference play, and are in sole possession of second place.

Senior Kashley Weymouth scored the Beavers' lone goal with 2:31 left in the first half, answering two goals scored earlier in the frame by Husson.

But the Beavers would draw no closer to catching the Eagles, as Taylor Lovley scored with 23:37 remaining in the second half to extend Husson's lead to 3-1. Liz Noddin effectively put the game beyond reach with 10:35 showing on the clock, scoring off an assist from Lovley.

Lovley and Noddin each scored once in the first half for Husson as well.

UMaine-Farmington outshot Husson, 31-16, including an 18-8 margin in shots on goal. UMF goalie Curran Brierley finished the day with four saves, while Husson's Maicee Gustin charted 17 stops.

The Beavers had 18 penalty corner opportunities to Husson's 12.

UMaine-Farmington faces St. Joseph's on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in Standish, Maine.

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