ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – In a battle of United East Conference unbeatens Wednesday evening (Oct. 15), the St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey team came out on top. St. Mary's College (9-4, 2-0 UEC) posted a 2-0 victory over Penn State Harrisburg (10-2, 2-1 UEC) to knock off the Lions from the No. 1 spot and secure a spot in the upcoming 2025 United East Field Hockey Championship Tournament.
How It Happened
- Harrisburg owned the lion's share of possession during the first 30 minutes, edging the Seahawks, 6-4, in shots.
- Sophomore goalie Sophia Kent (Chesterville, Md./Gunston) tallied two saves in each of the first two quarters to keep the Lions off the scoreboard, including denying a penalty stroke attempt by Ami Mattingly at 24:16.
- Following a scoreless first half, senior forward Emma Watkins (Frederick, Md./Linganore) broke through the stalemate at 38:08 as Watkins found the lower right corner off a pass from junior midfielder Tori Hampton (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora).
- SMCM protected its 1-0 lead but continued to press offensively with senior forward Brenna Ziegler (Newark, Del./Newark Charter) capitalizing on a deflection by senior forward Elena Pasko (New Freedom, Pa./Susquehannock) to tack on an insurance marker at 55:24.
- Harrisburg increased its offensive pressure in the final minutes of the game, but its attempts were either blocked or off target.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's College posted a 14-10 shot advantage and a 5-4 edge in penalty corners.
- The Lions held a 4-3 margin in shots on goal.
St. Mary's College
- This is the team's fourth consecutive shutout win and seventh of the season.
- Kent finished the game with four stops in recording her third clean sheet this year.
Penn State Harrisburg
- Macenzie Mulholland made one stop in the game before being relieved for an extra field player for the final 2:50 of the contest.
- Tonight's loss snaps the Lions' eight-game win streak.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Oct. 18 vs. Cedar Crest (2-10, 0-2 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 1 pm (Hawktoberfest)
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