Swarthmore, Pa. – The Washington College field hockey team scored late in the third quarter to even the score versus #16 Swarthmore College, but the host Garnet responded with two goals in the fourth quarter to hand the Shorewomen a 3-1 setback Saturday afternoon in the Centennial Conference contest at Clothier Field. The Garnet go to 11-4 overall and 7-1 in the Centennial, while the Shorewomen are now 3-12 and 1-8 respectively.
#16 Swarthmore College 3 Washington College 1
How It Happened
- Swarthmore took an early lead with a penalty stroke goal at the 1:45 mark of the first quarter to the left side of the cage.
- The Shorewomen looked to respond in the opening quarter, earning two penalty corners and creating chances from
Laney Errickson and
Tara Radebaugh.
- Washington goalkeeper
Charlotte Schurman kept the Shorewomen within reach with several first-half saves, finishing the game with seven stops.
- Schurman made a key save on a Swarthmore penalty stroke at 6:15 into the third quarter, keeping the deficit at one before Washington tied the game.
- The Shorewomen found the equalizer in the third quarter when
Jamie Baldwin scored with 3:17 remaining in the third off an assist from
Lindsey Leone, making it 1-1. Leone's ball from the right sideline found its way to Baldwin who scored into the right side of the cage from around eight yards away. It was Leone's first career helper and point on the tally.
- Swarthmore regained the lead just eight seconds into the fourth quarter. The Garnet added another goal with 10:33 to go to make it 3-1.
- Washington continued to press late, earning three penalty corners in the fourth quarter and putting shots on goal from Baldwin, Radebaugh and
Natalie Watkinson, but Swarthmore held on for the win.
For the Shorewomen (3-11, 1-8 CC)
Scoring: Baldwin (goal), Leone (assist)
Goalkeeping: Schurman (60:00, 7 saves, 3 goals allowed)
Up Next
The Shorewomen return to action at home in Chestertown, Maryland next Saturday October 31 at 1:00 p.m. versus Dickinson College for Washington College's Senior Day game where they will battle the Red Devils for a conference win.
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