DANVILLE, Ky. – Marian University field hockey (5-4, 0-2 CFHC) fell 3-2 to Centre in a double-overtime battle.
- The Sabres came out strong in the opening quarter, earning a penalty corner at the 5:49 mark that Angelene Castro scored on to give Marian an early 1-0 advantage..
- The Colonels responded at the 13:48 mark, scoring their first goal of the match to even the score at 1-1 heading into the second quarter.
- Centre carried that momentum into the second quarter, earning a penalty corner within the opening 50 seconds before capitalizing with another goal to take its first lead of the match.
- This 2-1 Centre lead held going into the halftime stoppage.
- In the fourth quarter, Shaelyn Klassen and Charlotte Touw each put shots on goal, but both attempts were turned away.
- With less than four minutes remaining in regulation, Touw found the back of the net to tie the match at 2-2 and eventually force overtime.
- The Sabres carried their offensive momentum into the first overtime period, outshooting the Colonels but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, sending the match into a second overtime.
- Marian opened the second overtime with another strong offensive push, earning a penalty corner and firing three shots in search of the game-winning goal.
- Despite the offensive pressure, Centre broke through with just 2:50 left to play in the second overtime, scoring the game-winner to secure a 3-2 victory over Marian.
- Marian outshot Centre 15-8 overall, including an 11-7 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Sabres maintained offensive pressure throughout both overtime periods, outshooting the Colonels 6-2.
- Centre held a narrow 6-5 advantage in penalty corners, with three coming in the second overtime.
- Marian is now 1-7 all-time against Centre.
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Sunday, Oct. 11
Lexington, Ky.
11 a.m. (ET) |
