YORK, Pa. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey team took on York College of Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon (Sept. 12). St. Mary's College (1-2) dropped its second game in a row, falling 2-0 at York (Pa.) (2-2) in non-conference action as the Spartans scored once in the first quarter and once in the fourth.
How It Happened
- YCP jumped out in front within the first minute of the game as Kate Egan found the back of the goal just 36 seconds in, finishing off a pass from Hannah Downs.
- The Seahawks regrouped following the early goal and held York scoreless for the remainder of the first half, going into halftime down only one.
- SMCM continued to apply its defensive pressure throughout the second half, including withstanding an 11-shot barrage in the third quarter which saw senior Caroline McDonald (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) making eight saves.
- The Spartans broke through once again at 54:15 when Claire Burrows knocked in a pass from Olivia Miller.
Inside the Box Score
- YCP notched a 26-3 shot advantage for the game, including a 19-1 margin in shots on goal.
- York also posted a 19-0 edge in penalty corners.
St. Mary's College
- McDonald collected a career-best 16 saves while senior defender Safi Stimely (Linthicum, Md./Broadneck) tallied her second defensive save in as many games in the first period.
- Sophomore Josie Mascolo (Leonardtown, Md./St. Mary's Ryken) paced St. Mary's College with two shots while senior midfielder Tori Hampton (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) put the Seahawks' lone shot on target.
York
- Burrows took a game-best five shots, all of which were on target, and scored her first goal of the season.
- Abby Smith needed just one save for her first shutout of the season.
- The Spartans now lead the series, 29-11, including six straight wins.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Sept. 13 vs. No. 21 Washington & Lee (2-1) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 3 pm
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