GORHAM, Maine – Four different player scored as the University of Southern Maine Huskies took a 4-1 win over the Worcester State University Lancers in a non-conference field hockey game Thursday night at Hannaford Field.
Seniors
Bri Townsend (Newport, Maine/Nokomis) and
Leah Thibodeau (Auburn, Maine/Edward Little) and sophomores
Addison Battis (Fairfield, Maine/Lawrence) and
Maddie Niles (Benton, Maine/Lawrence) each scored for the Huskies who are 4-2 at home this season.
THE RECORDS
Worcester State (6-6)
Southern Maine (8-5)
Tonight's game is the 29th in the series between Southern Maine and Worcester State. Winners of two consecutive over the Lancers, the Huskies now lead the series 15-14. Southern Maine defeated WSU 3-0 in Massachusetts last season.
THE GOALKEEPERS:
WS: Julianna Stanger (5-6), 60:00, 4 GA, 11 Saves
SM:
Haylee Romasco (7-4), 60:00, 1 GA, 1 Save
Defensive Saves: None
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- After a scoreless opening quarter, Townsend put the Huskies on top just 32 seconds into the second quarter with her fifth goal of the season. WSU answered right back, however, evening the game up a minute later at 16:37 on a goal from Norah Wojnarowicz. Both goals marked the first two shots of the second frame.
- USM put five more shots towards net in the second quarter, including a pair from Niles and Battis in the final minute that were turned away by WSU goalkeeper Julianna Stanger to keep the game at 1-1 headed into the half. Stanger finished the game with 11 saves.
- Southern Maine scored twice in the third quarter to pull away from the Lancers. After being awarded a penalty corner in the 34th minute, sophomore Eliza Rogers (Waterboro, Maine/Massabesic) set up Thibodeau for the go-ahead goal on a well-executed insertion and give and go play. Thibodeau's goal is her first of the season.
- Niles made it 3-1 in the 36th minute collecting a loose ball and slotting in her fifth goal of the season.
- Battis iced the game for the Huskies scoring the fourth goal with an outstanding finish following a lead pass forward from Townsend in the 50th minute. The goal marked Battis' second of the season.
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Southern Maine outshot the Lancers 26-4 in the contest (15-1 on goal), and had a 6-1 lead in penalty corners.
- Ten different Huskies have scored a goal this season. Niles and Thibodeau lead the way with five goals and two assists each.
UP NEXT:
Southern Maine on Saturday, October 10 (3:00 pm) against UMass Dartmouth in a home game before traveling to Thomas College on Wednesday, October 14 (7:00 pm) for a non-conference match up.
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