McDaniel College women’s field hockey fell to Washington College, 6-1, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Roy Kirby Jr Stadium in Chestertown, Md. Charley Noah scored the Green Terror’s only goal on a penalty stroke with just over six minutes remaining, giving her a team-leading sixth goal this season.
Washington College Takes Control Early
Washington College led 1-0 after the first quarter, added two goals in the second quarter and carried a 3-0 advantage into halftime. The Shorewomen scored three more goals in the third quarter before McDaniel College reached the scoreboard in the fourth quarter.
Washington College held a 26-6 advantage in shots and a 10-4 edge in penalty corners. The Shorewomen entered the game with a 3-8 overall record and a 1-3 Centennial Conference record, while McDaniel College entered at 3-7 overall and 0-3 in conference play.
Charley Noah Scores McDaniel College’s Only Goal
Noah converted her fourth penalty stroke goal of the season and is now 4-for-5 on penalty stroke attempts. Her six goals this season equal her career high set last year.
Noah also has 15 goals in 37 career games. Her penalty-stroke goal provided McDaniel College with its only score in the loss.
McDaniel College Records 14 Saves
McDaniel College totaled 14 saves against Washington College. Teaghen Rieder made 10 saves while playing the final 39 minutes, Lora Scarangello recorded three saves and Anna Buyse added one defensive save.
Scarangello made her eighth start of the season and her first in the last three games after an injury. McDaniel College will travel to Bryn Mawr on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game against the Owls.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Washington College controlled the game through the first three quarters, building advantages in shots and penalty corners before McDaniel College scored in the final period. Noah’s late penalty-stroke goal gave McDaniel College its only score and tied her career high for goals in a season.
Source: Original report
