DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre field hockey competed against Southern Athletic Association (SAA) opponent Transylvania on Wednesday evening. In what proved to be a close match-up, an early goal from the Colonels secured a 1 goal victory over the Pioneers.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- The Colonels placed the singular goal of the game early in the first period. Senior
Ellie Dunham landed the ball in the back of the cage off an assist from
Peyton Gahm.
- Centre controlled the ball much of the first period but Transylvania would soon find their rhythm on offense, placing several balls inside their scoring circle in the second quarter.
- For the remainder of the competition, both Centre's and Transylvania's defense would stall the score at 1 – 0.
- The Pioneers had their first shot-on-goal in the final period, but freshman
Kate Helton would deny that shot, finalizing the score in favor of the Colonels (1 – 0).
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Centre directed the shooting game, taking 17 shots to Transylvania's one.
- Colonel
Kate Helton possessed the team's singular save while the Pioneers mustered up six.
- The Gold & White had seven total penalty corner opportunities; Transylvania had one.
- Centre field hockey will move to a 4-1 record in the SAA, Transylvania will fall to 3-5.
NEXT UP
Centre Field hockey will remain on South Turf for their next competition. Hosting Kenyon, they will celebrate their senior day on Saturday, October 29 at 12 pm ET.
