Center Valley, PA (October 8, 2019) - Junior
Hannah Williams scored two goals including the game-winner with 4:02 left in the second overtime lifting the DeSales University field hockey team past Albright College, 3-2, in non-conference action on Tuesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 3, Albright - 2 (2 OT)
- Records: DeSales (6-7); Albright (5-8)
- The win is DSU's third straight and its first in overtime this season having lost its previous two OT games.
How it Happened
- Albright took a 1-0 lead just 1:31 into the game and that was it for scoring in the first-half as the Lions led 1-0 at the break.
- DSU needed just 4:18 into the third quarter to tie the score as freshman Tyra Wingle scored on a breakaway beating a defender and firing one past the charging GK.
- The game seemed destined for OT tied at one before the Bulldogs took a 2-1 lead with 3:50 to go as Williams scored her first off an assist from freshman Catie McGrath.
- Albright, however, was able to the game with just 1:58 to play in regulation.
- Neither team scored in the first OT and with 4:02 left in the second extra period, Williams pushed home a past from Wingle in the circle to give DSU the win.
Top Bulldog Performers
- Williams' goals were her second and third of the year.
- Wingle tallied her eight maker and added an assist as did McGrath.
- Senior Katarina Polyviou made seven saves in the win.
For the Foes
- Sydney Baxter and Nicole Crumling each scored for the Lions.
- Bailey Lehman had an assist and Brynne Schoppe made five saves.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales had a slim 19-16 advantage in shots, while the Lions held a 13-11 edge in penalty corners.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday when they travel to Delaware Valley University for an important MAC Freedom road game beginning at 7:00 pm.