Frostburg State Field Hockey earned its first PSAC win of the season with a 4-1 victory over Millersville on Friday, October 16, in Millersville, Pa. Jenna Yazzetti made 11 saves, while Frostburg State received goals from four players and improved to 6-6 overall, 1-2 in PSAC play.
Izzy Gibbons gave Frostburg State an early lead before Millersville tied the game on Megan Alvarezs penalty stroke. Zoey Gibbons restored the Bobcats advantage before halftime, and Ava Shorkey and Rachel Young scored in the third period to complete the victory.
Frostburg State Field Hockey Takes Control After Halftime
Frostburg State opened the scoring when Izzy Gibbons finished a chance after Brooke Saul played the ball to the top of the arc. Millersville answered with Alvarez penalty-stroke goal, leaving the teams tied after the first period.
Mikyla Rineer assisted Zoey Gibbons on the go-ahead goal, which gave Frostburg State a 2-1 lead at halftime. Caroline Earnshaw then assisted Ava Shorkey in the third period before Brianne Macchia assisted Rachel Young on Frostburg States fourth goal.
Jenna Yazzetti Makes 11 Saves
Millersville held a 17-7 advantage in shots and a 12-6 edge in shots on goal. Yazzetti made 11 saves for Frostburg State, and the Bobcats held Millersville scoreless after Alvarez penalty stroke.
The loss dropped Millersville to 3-9. Frostburg State will return home to face Slippery Rock on Wednesday, October 21, at 2 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State Field Hockey overcame Millersville shot advantage with four goals from four different scorers and 11 saves from Yazzetti. The Bobcats two-goal third period provided the separation in their first PSAC win of the season.
Source: Original report
