DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre field hockey took to South Turf for the final time on Saturday afternoon. Hosting non-conference opponent Earlham, the Colonels put up a staggering six goals to the Quakers' zero. After today's victory, the Colonels improve to a 9-8 overall record and enter the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Tournament as the 2023 SAA Regular Season Champions.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- The game's opening goal didn't occur until the second period when Maggie Will claimed the Colonel's first goal during a penalty corner. In the very next minute, rookie Hannah Miller tallied one additional goal to close the first half's scoring at Centre 2, Earlham zero.
- Out of the halftime break, the Colonels continued to control the game's pace. Claire Martin collected her first point, the Colone's third, just before Will completed the hat-trick with two unanswered goals. Entering the final quarter, Centre held a five-point advantage over Earlham. Centre's Abby Brainard closed the game's scoring with her first collegiate goal, freezing the final score at 6-0, the Gold & White favoring.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Will led the game in goals with three. Brainard, Martin, and Miller each had one goal apiece. Martin fronted the Colonels in shots taken with nine.
- Centre dominated statistically, amassing 39 shots while the Quakers didn't attempt a shot.
- The Colonels favored in penalty corner opportunities, having 11 to the opposing's zero.
UP NEXT
Centre field hockey will enter the SAA Tournament as the Regular Season Champions. The tournament will open on Friday, Nov. 3, in Memphis, Tenn. Visit centrecolonels.com for all schedule updates.
