Box Score
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (November 7, 2015) - The Sewanee Field Hockey team battled the Centre Colonels into the second overtime period of their SAA semi-final game at Mason Field on the campus of Rhodes College. Centre scored early with a goal in the 4th minute by Hayley Barker. The Tigers answered in the 23rd minute to tie the game off a penalty corner goal by Katie Wilson. Senior Emma Horgan notched the assist. The game remained tied for the remainder of regulation, sending the close contest into overtime.
In the first overtime period, Centre outshot the Tigers 8 to 1 but neither team was able to score. The second overtime period saw Julie Gates shoot the winning goal to lift Centre over Sewanee 2 to 1.
The Tigers had shots from Katie Wilson, Virginia Barry, Sarah Barry and Kat Mulligan. Defensively, the Tigers had 8 saves and held the Colonels to two goals in spite of their 19 shots on goal. Caroline Brennan made her third start in goal and picked up a season high seven saves while senior Janie Spilman had a defensive save in overtime to extend the game.
"It was an incredible game, full of momentum changes and opportunities for both teams," said Coach Michele Dombrowski after the game. "We definitely had success with some of the little adjustments we've made in the last few weeks. The players were connecting and executing with a confidence that will allow us to make a deeper run into the tournament in the future. I am confident that today will inspire them in the off-season, and while we will miss our four seniors, they have left a legacy that the returners want to honor."
Saturday's game was the final collegiate competition for Sewanee seniors Emma Horgan, Kya Wence, Kate Roe and Janie Spilman.
The win will send Centre to the SAA championship game on Sunday against Rhodes College.
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