SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South field hockey team dropped seven goals on Ferrum College, as the Tigers posted a 7-1 victory over the Panthers, Sunday from a rainy Puett Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (1-3) 7, Ferrum (2-5) 1
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HOW IT HAPPENED
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Moira Darling struck the back of the cage for the first goal of the game from a
Molly Wheeler pass in the eighth minute.
-In the second quarter, the Tigers secured book-end goals to push the lead to 3-0. Almost a minute into the period,
Annie West scored to put Sewanee ahead, 2-0.
-With 1:10 left in the stanza, Darline found West's pass, and the Purple and White took a 3-0 advantage.
-Despite Ferrum avoiding the shutout in the 41st minute, Darling completed the hat trick in the 51st minute from a
Bunny Rutledge pass.
-Later in the 55th minute, Rutledge also added a goal to her line score.
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Caroline Pulliam struck for Sewanee's sixth goal in the 58th minute, Darling added her fourth goal of the contest with 44 seconds remaining in the game.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Moira Darling recorded four shots in the game on seven total shots, including five on target.
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Annie West and
Bunny Rutledge each posted a goal and assist on the day.
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Mimi Wilson also added four shots for the Purple and White.
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Claire Damare (1-1) collected her first collegiate victory in goal, recording 48 minutes in the cage.
FERRUM KEY STATISTICS
-Emily Campbell had the lone goal and shot for Ferrum.
-TJ Baker played in 55 minutes for the Panthers.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will open conference play next weekend at Concordia Wisconsin.
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