SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South field hockey team posted a 3-0 victory over Transylvania University in Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play on Saturday from Puett Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (2-6, 1-2) 3, Transylvania (0-12, 0-2) 0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-After a scoreless first quarter,
Moira Darling got the scoring going 30 seconds into the second quarter off a pass by
Caroline Pulliam.
-The Tigers added two key insurance goals in the fourth period. 14 seconds into the final stanza, Darling again found Pulliam's touch to make it a 2-0 affair.
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Annie West joined in on the scoring party in the 56th minute with a goal of her own, also off of Pulliam.
-On the day, the Purple and White had 18 total shots, 10 on target and eight penalty corners.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Caroline Pulliam was a contributing factor for Sewanee's win, as she assisted on all three goals.
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Moira Darling scored the first two goals and finished the day with four shots, two on target.
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Annie West gave Sewanee its third goal of the game on four shots.
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Barbara Canty (1-3) earned the shutout for Sewanee.
TRANSYLVANIA KEY STATISTICS
-Libby Bringard stopped seven shots in full time.
UP NEXT
The two teams will go back at it Sunday at noon in a non-conference contest.
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