Eph field hockey defeated by Union College 2-1 in double overtime
Amy Siedlecki '10
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA-- Despite Williams' (6-6) intensity, Union
College (11-2) came out on top Wednesday night at Renzie Lamb Field
when their victory was determined by a sudden victory goal in the
second overtime.
The game found its initial momentum in Union's first goal scored
within the first five minutes of the first period by sophomore
Alexandra King (Chester Springs, PA), followed by an Eph goal by
senior Julia Nawrocki (Winchester, UK). Despite a total of 17 shots
by Union (12 on goal), and 14 shots by Williams (8 on goal), the
score remained 1-1 until the final buzzer sounded marking the end
of the regulation game. During the first 70 minutes, the aggressive
offense was reflected in 3 penalty corners for Williams, and 7 for
Union.
The first and second overtime each continued the competitors avid
pursuit of victory with the Ephs gaining 4 penalty corners to
Union's 3. With sudden victory in effect, the game’s winner
was determined by a Union goal scored by junior Lizzy Moran
(Unionville, PA) off an assist by sophomore Shannon Brady
(Bernardston, MA) with 7:10 remaining on the clock of the second
overtime.
Many shot attempts, yet few goals allowed can be attributed to
tough defensive play for both Union and Williams. Eph sophomore
goalie Katrina Tulla (New Cannan, CT) played solid 92:50
(regulation and both overtimes), tallying 10 saves for the evening.
For Union, senior goalie Liz Stanford (Acton, MA) also played for
92:50 ending the game in 7 total saves.
“We had a focused and intense first overtime game of the
season,” said Eph coach Alix Rorke, “it was a good
battle and we had our chances, but we just didn’t pull out
the win tonight.”
The Ephs will play away this Saturday at Amherst.
