EASTON, Pa.– The Lafayette field hockey team was defeated by the American University Eagles 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. 

The Leopards showed extraordinary grit and determination as the game went on against the first conference foe of the year.

The Eagles struck first at 36:00; Charllene Boshoff was assisted by Lotta Curanz.

Sophomore midfielder Lineke Spaans took a reverse shot from the top of the circle to earn the end-of-regulation tie (42:55).

American's Federica Turina Dellamaggiore was tabbed the game-winner at 63:08 in overtime.

American held the advantage in total shots (15-7) and penalty corners (7-2).

Lafayette's junior goalkeeper Emma Garvey made five saves in the loss. Her American counterpart, Bryn Underwood, made four.

The Leopards host the University of New Hampshire tomorrow at 1 p.m.