DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre field hockey began the 2021 spring slate on a high note this weekend, winning the Southern Athletic Association 7 vs. 7 Tournament Saturday before defeating Concordia Wisconsin Sunday, 2-0, in a traditional game at South Campus Field.
SATURDAY
The Colonels went undefeated throughout the day, competing against Transylvania and Concordia Wisconsin in a shortened-format 7 vs. 7 Tournament.
Schedule:
vs. CUW, W 2-1
vs. Transy, W 7-0
vs. CUW, W 3-0
vs. Transy, W 9-1
vs. CUW, W 2-0 (Championship)
Meredith Wickenheiser was named Tournament MVP, while
Emily Fry,
Sarah Biggs and
Maran Lee were placed on the All-Tournament Team.
SUNDAY
The Colonels dominated the Falcons in possession Sunday, ultimately overwhelming their guests by a 31-2 margin in total shots.
Megan Coomes opened the scoring 12 minutes into the game, striking from the right side to put the Colonels ahead by a goal.
The Falcons' goalie, Emily Binley, totaled seven saves through the first half to keep the game at 1-0.
Neither side have many chances in the third quarter, but Biggs made the most of hers, scoring from distance to make it 2-0.
Centre held CUW without a shot in the final period to hang on for the victory.
Sienna Joseph and
Elizabeth Solomon split time in goal for the Colonels.
UP NEXT
The Colonels return to action April 10-11 for a similar weekend, hosting the SAA/NCAC 7 vs. 7 Tournament Saturday before holding a rematch with CUW Sunday at 12 p.m.
