PHILADELPHIA — The LIU field hockey team battled hard in its Sunday afternoon match against Penn, falling 2-0.
 
The Sharks fell into an early 1-0 deficit after Penn found the back of the net in the first period.
 
LIU pushed back and stayed within reach and trailed 1-0 at halftime.
 
Penn (2-8) scored late in the third quarter to push the lead to 2-0.

"We knew today's game was going to be a tough one," coach Raenee Savin said. "Our coaching staff was proud of the game we played. We worked hard and stuck with the game plan. We just need to find a way to put the ball in the back of the net."
 
LIU (4-7) wraps up its two-game road trip on Friday at Sacred Heart.
 
The Sharks return home for their Senior Day against Saint Francis U. (2-8) next Sunday.