FOND DU LAC, Wi- On Sunday afternoon, Centre field hockey entered game two of their conference opening weekend. Going up against Southern Athletic Association's (SAA) Marian, a late goal from Claire Martin solidified the Colonels second overtime victory of the week. After today's victory, Centre field hockey moves to 3-3 overall, 2-0 in SAA play. 

GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- The game's opening quarter proved to be an even back-and-forth battle between the two teams, the score remaining tied at 0-0. 
- Heading into the second quarter, Centre began to control much of the possession, Marian not attempting a shot until 12 minutes into the period. Nearing halftime, the Colonels claimed the first goal of the game when Claire Martin beamed a ball towards cage, connecting with Peyton Gahm off post during a penalty corner. Entering the break, the Colonels held a one-point advantage over the Sabres. 
- Regrouping during the break, Marian swiftly opened the second half with a penalty corner goal to re-tie the game at 1-1. Neither team would manage an additional goal for the remainder of regulation, sending the game into a sudden-death overtime period.
- The Sabre's controlled the ball in the opening minutes of the overtime period. On Centre's first possession, Gahm set Martin up for a one-on-one break-away up field. Moving the goalie, Martin set in the game-winning-goal to maintain Centre's undefeated conference record. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Martin and Gahm teamed up for both of Centre's goals, each having one goal and one assist. Martin led in shots taken with five; Maggie Will was just behind her with four taken. 
- The Colonels more than tripled the Sabres in shots taken. The Gold & White attempted 28 while Marian got six off. 
- In goal, Carlie McKenry stopped one of the two Marian shots-on-goal. 
 
UP NEXT
Centre will continue with their road series, next heading to Virginia for a pair of non-conference games. They'll first face Washington & Lee on Sept. 23 before traveling to the No. 24th ranked Lynchburg on Sept. 24.