Goucher College field hockey fell to Penn State-Harrisburg, 3-2, in overtime on September 13 in Baltimore, Md., after Mimi Taff scored her first career goal. Penn State-Harrisburg secured the victory when Astrid Comp scored 20 seconds into overtime.
Goucher College entered the game with an overall record of 0-4, while Penn State-Harrisburg had an overall record of 3-2. Goucher held leads of 1-0 and 2-1 before Penn State-Harrisburg tied the game with five seconds remaining in regulation.
Goucher College Field Hockey Takes Two Leads
Vivian Onunga gave Goucher a 1-0 lead at 12 minutes, 11 seconds of the first quarter. Bailey Rucker answered for Penn State-Harrisburg at 21 minutes, 17 seconds, sending the teams into halftime tied at 1.
Mimi Taff put Goucher back in front at 30 minutes, 37 seconds, less than 30 seconds into the second half. The goal marked the first of Taff’s career and gave Goucher a 2-1 advantage.
Penn State-Harrisburg remained within one goal until Alysa McCarthy scored at 59 minutes, 55 seconds, with five seconds left in regulation. Comp then scored at 60 minutes, 38 seconds to complete the overtime win for Penn State-Harrisburg.
Goucher and Penn State-Harrisburg Finish Close Statistically
Penn State-Harrisburg held a 23-22 advantage in shots. Vivian Onunga led Goucher with 10 shots, while Astrid Comp led Penn State-Harrisburg with nine.
Goucher goalkeeper Katie Bloom recorded eight saves in 60 minutes. Macenzie Mulholland also made eight saves for Penn State-Harrisburg. The structured game statistics listed Penn State-Harrisburg with five penalty corners and Goucher with three.
Next Game for Goucher College Field Hockey
Goucher College field hockey returns to action Wednesday, September 16, against Lancaster Bible College on Beldon Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog take
Goucher College field hockey twice held a one-goal lead, but Penn State-Harrisburg forced overtime with its late equalizer. Taff’s first career goal gave Goucher a 2-1 advantage before McCarthy and Comp scored the deciding goals for Penn State-Harrisburg.
Source: Original report
