ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – Senior defender
Safi Stimely (Linthicum, Md./Broadneck) recorded her first career multi-goal game in propelling the St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey team to a non-conference win Saturday afternoon (Oct. 10). A high-scoring affair, St. Mary's College (5-6) outlasted Meredith College (3-6), 5-3.
How It Happened
- Meredith opened the scoring at 6:53 when Marissa Tilgner tipped in Alicia Hunter's deflection and the Avenging Angels carried a 1-0 lead into the second period.
- The Seahawks scored three goals in a three-minute span in the second to claim a 3-1 advantage at halftime. Stimely converted a penalty stroke at 20:31 followed by sophomore midfielder Shelby Wurzburger (Hampstead, Md./Manchester Valley) tallying her first career collegiate goal at 22:05. Junior forward Olivia Schwendeman (Marriottsville, Md./Marriotts Ridge) notched the final goal of the first half at 23:50.
- SMCM had an opportunity to go up 4-1 early in the third quarter when the home team was awarded a second penalty stroke at 33:46. Lyla Burdine was up to the challenge, turning away the attempt by sophomore forward Josie Mascolo (Leonardtown, Md./St. Mary's Ryken).
- Stimely completed her brace at 40:59 as she ripped a shot into the lower far left side of the goal. Then sophomore forward Kristina Wujciak (Gainesville, Va./Gainesville) picked up her first goal of the season at 43:00 and stretched the home team lead to 5-1.
- Meredith scored twice in the fourth stanza to pull within 5-3 with 2:08 left in regulation. Maya Kirstein connected with Tilgner at 51:36 for her second of the season while Megan Ingenito made good on a penalty stroke at 57:52.
- Kirstein took a shot at 59:47 that was blocked but led to the game's final penalty corner with six seconds remaining. SMCM was able to clear the corner and secure its fifth win of the season.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's College finished with a 31-9 shot advantage, including a 16-5 margin for shots on goal.
- The Seahawks also garnered 22 corners to Meredith's five.
- The umpires awarded three penalty strokes in this contest.
St. Mary's College
- Mascolo led the Seahawks with 10 shots (four on target).
- Junior Sophia Kent (Chesterville, Md./Gunston) collected one save and gave up a goal through the first three quarters. Senior captain Caroline McDonald (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) allowed two goals and made one stop.
Meredith
- Kirstein led the Avenging Angels with four shots (two on goal) while Tilgner finished with a goal and an assist.
- Burdine ended the game with 11 saves.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Oct. 13 at Wilson (4-5, 2-0 UEC) – Chambersburg, Pa. – 4 pm
- Oct. 17 vs. Immaculata (3-9, 0-2 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 1 pm
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