Western New England Athletic Communications adjusted statistics for errors on 9.23 (8:28 PM). 

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  –  Down 1-0 at the half, the Western New England Golden Bears scored three second half goals to defeat the University of Southern Maine Huskies 3-1 in a non-conference field hockey game Saturday afternoon at Golden Bear Stadium.
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The Records:
Southern Maine (6-3-0)
Western New England (7-0)
 
Tonight's game marked the first meeting in program history for the University of Southern Maine against the Western New England University Golden Bears. 
 
How It Happened:

• Sophomore forward Gabby Maines (Waterville, Maine) scored her first goal of 2023 in the 26^th minute to give the Huskies a 1-0 lead. 
• The Huskies defense kept the game 1-0 in their advantage making three defensive saves, including critical plays from senior Jordan Cummings (Auburn, Maine/Edward Little), junior Izzy Hurlburt (Alfred, Maine/Massabesic) and freshman Jenessa Foster (Pittsfield, Maine/Maine Central Institute.
• WNEU broke through for the equalizer late in the third with as Analise Trani scored her second goal of the season. 
• With the game tied at 1-1 in the fourth, the Golden Bears scored twice in a two-minute span for the 3-1 win. Kara Edwards scored both goals for WNEU in the 52^nd and 54^th minute.

 
The Goalkeepers:
WNEU, Ella Henry (7-0), 60:00 1 GA, 4 saves
SM, Eleanor Folsom (6-3), 60:00, 3 GA, 10 saves

Defensive Saves: SM, Jenessa Foster, Izzy Hurlburt, Jordan Cummings
 
Up Next:
Southern Maine travels to Johnson & Wales on Sunday (2:00 pm) for a non-conference game.  The Huskies are back at home on Tuesday, September 26 (7:00 pm) against Endicott College before opening their Little East Conference schedule at home against Keene State (3:00 pm).  The Huskies will be honoring the 20^th anniversary of their 2003 Little East Conference Championship team during the game.  
 
           
 
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