LANCASTER, Pa. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey team opened United East Conference action with a victory Saturday afternoon (Oct. 11). St. Mary's College (8-4, 1-0 UEC) earned a 2-0 road triumph over Lancaster Bible College (2-9, 0-2 UEC) behind two goals from senior forward
Brenna Ziegler (Newark, Del./Newark Charter).
How It Happened
- The Seahawks began the scoring at 7:30 as senior forward Emma Watkins (Frederick, Md./Linganore) found the back of the cage for a 1-0 lead.
- SMCM put up two goals in the second quarter for a 3-0 halftime lead. Senior midfielder Josie Shermeyer (Harrisburg, Pa./East Pennsboro) and Ziegler each scored while seniors Jena Vanskiver (Fallston, Md./Fallston) and Briana Allen (Bowie, Md./Mount de Sales) assisted on the goals, respectively.
- Ziegler tallied her second early in the second half as she finished off a pass from Watkins at 33:28.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's College ended the game with a 22-1 shot advantage, including a 13-0 shots on goal margin.
- Penalty corners were 17-1 in favor of the Seahawks.
St. Mary's College
- Junior Caroline McDonald (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) and first-year Alexa Yingling (Hollywood, Md./St. Mary's Ryken) combined for the team's sixth shutout.
- McDonald recorded her first start of the season, playing the first 45 minutes of the contest, while Yingling saw her first action of the year.
Lancaster Bible
- Amanda Hoover made the start for the Chargers and came up with five saves in the 45 minutes.
- Amelia Huey relieved Hoover and turned away three shots in the third quarter.
- Alyssa Pantoja registered a defensive save in the fourth period.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Oct. 15 vs. Penn State Harrisburg (10-1, 2-0 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 5 pm (Pride Game/Seahawk Social)
- Oct. 18 vs. Cedar Crest (2-10, 0-2 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 1 pm (Hawktoberfest)
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