Pitman Records Second Hat Trick as Field Hockey Dominates Cabrini
SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Senior captain
Hunter Pitman (White Haven, Pa./Crestwood) was able to score her second hat trick of the season to lead the River Hawks to a 6-1 victory over Cabrini University Wednesday evening in the non-conference matchup.
Susquehanna 6, Cabrini 1
How It Happened
- Pitman was able to find the back of the cage first for the River Hawks in the first quarter drilling a ball from the top of the circle.
- Junior forward Maddie Taylor (Worton, Md. / Kent County) scored just over two minutes later off an assist from Kelsey Murray (Woodbine, Md. / Howard) to put Susquehanna up 2-0.
- The River Hawks were able to add two more goals before the half, both from Pitman, assisted by Murray and first-year Bailey Dean (Harrington, De. / Lake Forest).
- Junior Jenn Sabbak (Little Falls Nj./Passaic Valley) tallied the fifth goal for the River Hawks just three minutes into the third quarter after going 1 v. 1 with the goalie at the post.
- Katie Koch (West Milton, Pa. / Lewisburg Area) was the final goal scorer for SU as she got a break away and ripped a shot from the top of the circle.
- The Cavaliers' Lauren Vanstone was able to score with just 25 seconds remaining in the game to pick up her first goal of the season.
- The goalie team of Veronice Green (Slatington, Pa. / Northern Lehigh), Mackenzie Bross (Perkasie, Pa. / Pennridge) and Ava Kristich (Palmyra, Pa. / Palmyra Area) combined for six saves in the contest.
Inside the Box Score
- Susquehanna was able to force seven corners to Cabrini's six while outshooting the Cavaliers 20-8.
- The Cavaliers finished the game with five goalie saves and 1 defensive save.
Top Performers
- Pitman had three goals on five shots bringing her total to 17.
- Taylor picked up her first goal of the season while Koch scored her third and Sabbak scored her fourth.
- Dean picked up her first assist and Murray picked up her first and second.
- Lauren Vanstone scored her first goal of the season while had a Lindsey Pozaic defensive save while goalkeeper Noelia Ramirez had five saves.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- October 26th Homecoming / Senior Day vs. Scranton (10-5) – Selinsgrove Pa.– 1:00 p.m.
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