SEWANEE, Tenn. - Marian University field hockey (9-5, 2-2 CFHC) held off a late push to defeat Sewanee 2-1 to end its trip to Tennessee.
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- As has been the trend this season, Marian was able to use a strong fourth quarter and defensive performance to win a nail biter.
- The opening quarter saw plenty of action for both sides but neither side was able to score.
- After a quiet second quarter, Sewanee had a strong start to the third but Marian settled in to keep the game scoreless.
- Marian was able to open the scoring 3:26 into the final quarter when freshman Shaelyn Klassen found the back of the cage off of a penalty corner.
- It took Marian just 3:54 to add to its lead when senior Allyson Nichols was able to score on a penalty-stroke.
- Sewanee was able to make things interesting scoring their first goal of the game off of a penalty corner a minute later.
- Junior Emilee Clarey was able to turn the Tigers away on a penalty corner in the final seconds to secure the win.
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- Sewanee held a slim advantage on shots at 13-12 and 9-7 for shots on goal.
- The Tigers also finished with nine penalty corners to only four for the Sabres.
- Marian improves to 5-2 this season in games decided by one goal.
- The Sabres are now 5-3 all-time against Sewanee after being defeated by the Tigers three times last season.
- Marian ties a single-season record for wins in the victory.
- The Sabres can clinch the No. 3 seed for the CFHC Tournament with a win over CUW in the final game of the regular season.
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Junior Emilee Clarey (8-5) stopped eight shots and allowed just one goal. |
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Freshman Shaelyn Klassen scored her second goal of the season. |
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Senior Allyson Nichols netted the fifth goal of the season and fourth penalty-stroke goal of her career. |
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Saturday, Nov. 1
Smith Field
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