MEQUON, Wis. - The University of the South field hockey team was defeated by Concordia University Wisconsin, 3-1, Saturday afternoon from Tomasini Stadium. This was the Southern Athletic Association opener for both squads.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Concordia Wisconsin (3-5, 1-0) 3, Sewnaee (1-4, 0-1) 1
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Concordia's defense was strong in the first period, as the Tigers were unable to muster a shot in the first 15 minutes. On the other side of the field,
Claire Damare posted seven stops in the first quarter.
The scoreless tie lasted until the 28th minute, as Caroline Slick netted the first goal of the game. It was CUW's only shot attempt of the period.
-Slick added a second goal 1:46 into the third period, but
Molly Wheeler cut into the deficit with her goal in the 44th minute thanks to an assist by
Caroline Pulliam and a penalty corner by
Moira Darling.
-With only three shots in the second half by Sewanee, Concordia Wisconsin sealed the win with a 58th minute strike by Megan McPike.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Molly Wheeler scored the lone goal for the Tigers as she finished with three total shots.
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Moira Darling led all attackers with nine shots.
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Claire Damare (1-2) had 13 saves on the day, seven coming in the first period.
CONCORDIA WISCONSIN KEY STATISTICS
-Caroline Slick led the Falcons with eight shots, five on target, on two goals.
-Emily Binley posted six saves in full time for CUW.
UP NEXT
The two teams will go at it again on Sunday in a non-conference tilt.
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