Jenna Duke’s double-overtime goal lifted the Mansfield Mounties over the Frostburg State University women’s field hockey team, 2-1, on Oct. 10 in Mansfield, Pa. Frostburg State led 1-0 at halftime before Mansfield rallied to tie the game in the third quarter and win in the second overtime period. The result dropped Frostburg State to 4-6, while Mansfield improved to 5-6.
Frostburg State Takes Halftime Lead
Emma Price put Frostburg State ahead in the second quarter with an assist from Kenzie Cummins. Mansfield goalkeeper Kiley Moister stopped several Frostburg State chances during the opening half, but Price’s goal gave the Bobcats a 1-0 advantage at halftime.
Mansfield tied the game in the third quarter when Ava Mondulick scored with an assist from Maggie Smith. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, sending the game to overtime at 1-1.
Mansfield Wins in Double Overtime
Frostburg State created two early chances in overtime, but Sofia Boyle had a shot blocked, and Ava Shorkey was stopped by Moister. Shorkey later sent an effort wide, while Mansfield also had a shot blocked and another miss the goal.
Mansfield won possession within the first 30 seconds of the second overtime period. Alyssa Czekai fed the ball across to Duke, who scored the deciding goal for the 2-1 victory.
Both teams registered 18 shots. Mansfield held an 11-8 advantage in shots on goal and a 17-11 edge in penalty corners.
Frostburg State Field Hockey Schedule
Frostburg State was scheduled to face Roberts Wesleyan on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. Mansfield was scheduled to host the game.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State built a halftime lead, but the Mansfield Mounties answered with a third-quarter goal and secured the win in double overtime. Both teams finished even in total shots, while Mansfield held the advantages in shots on goal and penalty corners.
Source: Original report
