NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier field hockey team dropped its midweek Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) contest with New England Col. (NEC), 3-1 in overtime.
With the loss, the Raiders fell to 5-9 (1-5 GNAC), while the Pilgrims improved to 8-5 (3-3 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- NEC controlled the paced of play throughout the first quarter. The Pilgrims opened the scoring 3:36 into the contest and maintained control until sophomore Lexi Davies tied the game up with 4:12 remaining in the first.
- Following a back-and-forth start to the second quarter, NEC regained it's one goal advantage 4:08 into the stanza. Rivier answered with three shots on target down the stretch but were unable to convert heading into halftime.
- The Pilgrim dominated the third quarter, limiting the Raiders to just one shot. NEC logged five shots and four penalty corners over in 15 minutes of action.
- Davies connected with sophomore Camdyn Despres, knotting the game up at 2-2 2:51 into the fourth quarter. Both teams recorded chances in the late stages of the frame but were unable to find the back of the net, forcing overtime.
- The Pilgrims wasted no time, sealing the 3-2 victory just 15 seconds into overtime.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Davies led the team with seven shots.
- Senior Sophia Quinlan recorded one defensive save.
- First-year goalkeeper Tatum Flanagan made five saves.
UP NEXT
The Raiders return to the field Saturday, Oct. 17 for a GNAC matchup with Saint Joseph's (Me.). The game is set to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the SJC Athletic Complex.
