ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey team used a pair of third-quarter goals to secure a home-opening victory Wednesday night. St. Mary's College (2-0) posted a 3-0 non-conference win over Virginia Wesleyan University (1-2) for its second straight triumph over a program from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
 
How It Happened

• The Seahawks jumped on the scoreboard less than a minute into the game when first-year midfielder Alyssa Riggleman (Sudlerville, Md./Queen Anne's County) deflected a pass from senior captain Audrey Dickens (Phoenix, Md./Dulaney) for her first collegiate goal.
• DJ Holsclaw made six saves over the next 36 minutes to keep St. Mary's from adding to its lead.
• Sophomore forward Brenna Ziegler (Newark, Del./Newark Charter) doubled the Seahawk advantage at 36:45 as Ziegler dribbled pass three Marlin defenders before ripping a shot from the penalty stroke spot into the lower right corner for her second of the season.
• Seven minutes later, St. Mary's was awarded a stroke and sophomore defender Jena Vanskiver (Fallston, Md./Fallston) stepped up to the spot, converting the shot for her first collegiate goal.

 
Inside the Box Score

• Virginia Wesleyan did not take a single shot as the Seahawks posted a 25-0 margin in shots.
• Penalty corners were also in favor of St. Mary's, 14-1.

 
St. Mary's College Game Notes

• First-year Caroline McDonald (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) recorded her first career shutout without needing to make a save.
• This is St. Mary's 16th consecutive win over the Marlins as the Seahawks improve to 17-5 all-time against Virginia Wesleyan.

 
Virginia Wesleyan Game Notes

• Holsclaw finished the game with 12 stops in the Marlins' second straight loss of the season.

 
Up Next for the Seahawks

• Sept. 9 vs. No. 13 York (Pa.) (2-0) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 12:00 p.m.

 
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