Boogert Strikes Twice in Shutout Win

Friday, October 11

Syracuse, N.Y.

4 p.m.

Syracuse University

(9-3, 3-2ACC)

Stanford

(5-6, 0-5ACC)

Stanford

Syracuse

10/11/2024 7:06:00 PM | Field Hockey

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Senior midfielder Willemijn Boogert scored twice for the No. 14 Syracuse University field hockey team as the Orange picked up their third ACC shutout of the season with a 3-0 win over Stanford Friday afternoon at J.S. Coyne Stadium.

Syracuse (9-3, 3-2 ACC) got its two goals from Boogert, both in the press as Taja Gans picked up an assist on the first of Boogert's goals. The Orange got on the board first on a converted penalty corner, sent in by Bo van Kempen and tipped in by Lieke Leeggangers. Louise Pert and Vera Hekkenberg combined for the shutout win.

Stanford (5-6, 0-5 ACC) got 10 saves from Daisy Ford in goal as the Cardinal picked up five penalty corner chances, including three in the fourth period. Scout Butler took three shots for Stanford.

How it Happened

After a scoreless first period that featured four shots from the visitors and a pair from Syracuse, Leeggangers got a stick on a van Kempen shot on a penalty corner, tipping the ball just over the leg of Ford.
With four minutes to go in the first half, Syracuse doubled its lead as Gans perfectly read a would-be Stanford outlet pass before passing forward to Boogert. The latter ripped a shot from just inside the circle for her first of the day and a 2-0 lead at halftime.
It was scoreless through the third period, despite seven shots from Syracuse, five of which were on goal and stopped by Ford.
Right in front of the Syracuse bench, Boogert used a rangy poke check to jar the ball loose, collecting, and driving towards the Stanford circle. The Beek, Netherlands product ripped another shot from the top of the circle, scoring solo for the final tally of the day.

Behind the Numbers

Boogert recorded the first multiple goal day of her career and it was her first four-point outing with the Orange.
Van Kempen recorded her third assist of the season and 21st point while Leeggangers tipped home her second goal of the season. Gans also added her second assist of her young 'Cuse career.
Pert and Hekkenberg split time in goal, the former playing in 54 minutes while the latter spelled her for the final six. It was the sixth shutout of the season for Syracuse and third in ACC play, joining clean sheets against Wake and Duke two weeks ago.
The Orange backline has been stout over the last six games, allowing just a third of a goal per game since Sept. 22.
Protecting J.S. Coyne Stadium, Syracuse improved to 5-1 at home this season with just two games remaining at the friendly confines.
Offensively, the three goals were the most for Syracuse since a 4-0 win at Longwood. The Orange have found their stride, scoring multiple goals in each of the last three games.

Up Next for Syracuse

The Orange return home to J.S. Coyne Stadium for the penultimate home game of the 2024 regular season on Sunday.
Syracuse takes on No. 18 California in another top-20 clash, the seventh of the year for the Orange.
Game time is set for noon and will air on ACC Network Extra. Max Gifford and Ian Nicholas will have the call.