ASHLAND, Va. – Sophomore forwards Emma Watkins (Frederick, Md./Linganore) and Brenna Ziegler (Newark, Del./Newark Charter) helped the St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey team return to the win column Wednesday night. St. Mary's College (3-1) recorded its second shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over Randolph-Macon College (2-3).
 
How It Happened

• Following a scoreless first quarter in which St. Mary's outshot the hosts, 3-0, Watkins put the Seahawks on the scoreboard at 25:29 with her first goal of the season.
• Ziegler would double the Seahawk lead less than two minutes later as she found the back of the cage with her team-best third goal of the season.
• The final 30 minutes witnessed three shots between the sides and just one Randolph-Macon penalty corner.

 
Inside the Box Score

• St. Mary's earned a 10-4 (7-2 on goal) shot margin while the Yellow Jackets doubled up the Seahawks, 4-2, in corners.

 
St. Mary's College Game Notes

• First-year Caroline McDonald (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) turned away two shots in registering her second shutout.
• In addition to scoring once tonight, Ziegler led the squad with five shots (four on goal).
• The Seahawks now lead the all-time series with Randolph-Macon, 15-6, including back-to-back 2-0 wins.

 
Randolph-Macon Game Notes

• Alaina McCoy paced the Yellow Jackets with two shots (two on goal).
• Valentina Ambrogi-Torres made four stops while Irish Azama collected a defensive save as Randolph-Macon had its two-game win streak snapped.

 
Up Next for the Seahawks

• Sept. 16 at No. 11 Christopher Newport (4-0) – Newport News, Va. (Jennings Family Stadium) – 11:30 a.m.

 
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