Johns Hopkins University women’s field hockey defeated fifth-ranked Williams, 2-0, on Oct. 11 at rain-soaked Homewood Field. Ava Zimmerman and Sophia Builione scored in the second half as Johns Hopkins improved to 9-4, while Williams dropped to 8-3.
Aubrey Kilgore made 10 saves in the first half to keep Williams off the scoreboard. Sienna Alday also recorded a defensive save in the third quarter, and Jessica Lapidus made one save after entering for the second half.
Johns Hopkins University Women’s Field Hockey Scores Twice After Halftime
Johns Hopkins opened the scoring 2:07 into the third quarter. Sophia Albano assisted Zimmerman, who gave the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead after the teams played a scoreless first half.
The Blue Jays doubled their advantage with 9:26 remaining in the fourth quarter. Sarah Chilton assisted Sophia Builione, who scored the second goal and established the final margin.
Ellie Smith made four saves for Williams. The Ephs held an 18-11 advantage in shots, while both teams earned eight penalty corners.
Johns Hopkins Women’s Field Hockey Earns 15th Win Against Top-Five Opponents
The win was Johns Hopkins’ 15th all-time victory against a top-five opponent. Ten of those victories have come in the last eight seasons.
Johns Hopkins was scheduled to return to Centennial Conference play at McDaniel on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Johns Hopkins University women’s field hockey overcame an 18-11 shot deficit by holding Williams scoreless and scoring twice after halftime. Kilgore’s first-half saves and the second-half goals from Zimmerman and Builione secured the 2-0 victory.
Source: Original report
