DANVILLE, Ky. - The University of the South field hockey team fell to Allegheny College, 4-2, Sunday afternoon from the South Turf Field on the campus of Centre College.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Allegheny (1-1) 4, Sewanee (0-2) 2
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Similar to Saturday, Sewanee came out swinging in the circle, taking four shots in about a minute's span, all saved by the Allegheny keeper, Hallie Reiger.
-In the sixth minute, on the Gators' first shot attempt of the day, Ramsay Smith found the back of the cage for the early 1-0 lead.
-Almost two minutes, the contest was square again, as
Moira Darling struck for her first goal of the year to make the score 1-1.
-Allegheny reclaimed the lead for good in the second period off a penalty corner. After a shot attempt was saved by
Barbara Canty, the rebound went to Ella O'Connor and the ball landed in the back of the cage.
-The Gators added an insurance goal in the 51st minute to make it 3-1, but
Molly Wheeler's first goal of the year cut the score to 3-2 in the 53rd minute. After Darling took the corner,
Mimi Wilson found Wheeler's stick for the goal.
-Unfortunately, the Gators put the game out of reach with their fourth goal of the game 16 seconds later.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Molly Wheeler recorded eight shots to lead the Tigers and scored her first goal of the season.
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Caroline Pulliam attempted seven shots, while
Moira Darling scored once on four attempts.
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Barbara Canty (0-1) stopped three shots in the first half, while
Claire Damare recorded two saves in the final 30 minutes.
ALLEGHENY KEY STATISTICS
-Ella O'Connor led the Gators with two goals on three shots, while Ramsay Smith added a goal on six shots.
-Kelsey Anderson also scored for Allegheny, while Hallie Reiger (1-1) saved 12 shots.
UP NEXT
Sewanee returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 18 with the team's home opener against Ferrum.
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