PHILADELPHIA – Jordan Olenginski's two goals led the way as the Saint Joseph's field hockey team cruised to a 6-0 win over La Salle at Hank DeVincent Field on Thursday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED
• Saint Joseph's (1-1 overall, 1-0 Atlantic 10) peppered the cage with shots in the first quarter but did not convert until Olenginski finished off a loose ball with a little more than a minute to play in the frame.

• The Hawks took control in the second quarter, putting three past La Salle's Cassie Kincaid.  Cassidy Atchison converted a penalty stroke 48 seconds into the quarter before Olenginski added her second and Sara Hayes tallied her first of the season to send the Hawks into the break on top, 4-0.

• La Salle (0-3 overall, 0-1 Atlantic 10) earned more scoring chances in the second half, but it was the Hawks that cashed in the opportunities, as Lily Santi and Katelyn Cocco notched their first collegiate goals in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, to seal the win.

BEHIND THE BOX SCORE
• The Hawks outshot the Explorers 25-4 for the game, including a 13-1 margin in the first half.  SJU put 20 of those shots on target.

• Saint Joseph's also enjoyed a 13-3 advantage in penalty corner opportunities.

• Robin Bleekemolen made four saves in the cage, earning her first career shutout.  Kincaid and Ryan Curley split goalkeeping duties for the hosts, with each making seven saves on the day.

• Anna Miller and Celeste Smits tallied an assist apiece, collecting their first career points in the game.

HAWK TALK
"It was a complete team effort," head coach Lynn Farquhar said.  "This team is committed to improving and took another step forward.  There's a passion for the game and excitement for the opportunity to compete, and our combination play is coming together.  To have four different goalscorers is a testament to our desire to work for each other."

UP NEXT
The Hawks have a quick turnaround as they will head to Delaware on Sunday.  Game time is set for 4:00 p.m.