Box Score River Hawk Field Hockey Falls in Overtime
SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Senior captain
Hunter Pitman (White Haven, Pa./Crestwood) was able to score in the second period off an assist from junior defender
Gabby Martin (Green Lane Pa. / Upper Perkiomen) but the Susquehanna University field hockey team dropped a tough 2-1 overtime decision to Swarthmore College Thursday evening in the non-conference match up.
Susquehanna 1, Swarthmore 2 (OT)
How It Happened
- Swarthmore claimed the sudden victory with four minutes left to play as Marion Carr found the back of the cage for the Garnet's first win of the season.
- The River Hawks were able to score in the second period as Pitman crushed the back of the cage off a pass up the middle from Martin.
- The Garnet's only goal in regulation came from a penalty stroke in the 58th-minute scored by Samantha Meacock.
- Both teams remained scoreless for the remainder of regulation as senior goalkeeper Emily DiGaetano (Havertown, Pa./Haverford) made three stops over the final quarter on six shots faced, forcing the game into sudden victory overtime.
Inside the Box Score
- Susquehanna was able to force eight corners to Swarthmore's 11.
- The River Hawks outshot Swarthmore, 6-3, in the first half but the Garnet rallied with a 18-8 shot advantage over the second half and overtime.
- The Garnet finished the game with a 21-14 edge in shots.
Top Performers
- Pitman had one score on three shots on goal while Martin picked up an assist.
- DiGaetano came up with six saves.
- Marion Carr and Samantha Meacock each had one goal while Aron Lankford had 5 saves.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- September 7th vs. King's (PA) (0-1) – Wilkes-Barre Pa. – McCarthy Stadium – 1:00 p.m.
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