The Cornell Big Red field hockey team met the Villanova Wildcats (7-10) on Marsha Dodson Field on Sunday for its "Stick it to Cancer" game, raising money for the National Foundation for Cancer Research.

For the second time in the weekend, the Red was unable match its opponent on the scoreboard, losing 2-1.

The Red outshot (18-10) and outcornered (12-6) the Wildcats, but was unable to capitalize in time to take the lead. Villanova protected the net, with goalkeeper Meagan Goelz making 8 saves, and Jordan Lynn making a defensive save.

The Wildcats scored in the 48th minute (48:10) when Meredith Sabatini scored off of a reverse hit. The Red had possession throughout the second half, but failed to finish before Lauren Wuzzardo scored, giving Villanova its second goal with less than 7 minutes remaining in the contest (63:31).

Cornell finally put the ball in the cage with less than 4 minutes left in the game (66:16). On a corner, Hannah Balleza inserted the ball to Kate Thompson who shot to the center of the circle, where Catie De Stio received it and drilled it behind Goelz. However, despite the late rally, time ran out and Villanova took the win.

The field hockey team is approaching its last weekend of the 2010 season on Saturday, and looking to end with a "W".

Senior Liz Schovee explained, "The hard part of last weekend was we were so close. We played so great against these top ranked teams so we have a huge desire to go out on a win."

Schovee also touched on what Saturday's game will mean for her as a senior.

"It will definitely be an emotional game because it's all coming to an end. But it's also really exciting because it's such a great accomplishment to know that we've made it through all four years. It's been one of the most challenging things I've gone through to date, but the one I'll be most proud of."

The Red will celebrate the careers of its six seniors in their final home game against Dartmouth on Saturday, November 6th at noon.