St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s field hockey lost 2-1 to Penn State Harrisburg in double overtime in a United East Conference matchup in Middletown, Pa. Josie Mascolo scored for St. Mary’s, while Alyssa McCarthy scored the game-winning goal at 75:45 for Penn State Harrisburg. The Seahawks entered the game with a 4-6 overall record and a 1-1 United East Conference record, while Penn State Harrisburg entered at 6-5 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Field Hockey Scores First
The Seahawks took an early lead when sophomore forward Josie Mascolo scored at 3:46. The goal was Mascolo’s team-leading fourth of the season, and she led the Seahawks with three shots. The team outshot Penn State Harrisburg 3-0 during the opening 15 minutes.
Penn State Harrisburg tied the game at 25:43 when Bailey Rucker scored on an assist from Astrid Comp. The score remained 1-1 through halftime and regulation. Mascolo took the only shot of the third quarter, but the Penn State Harrisburg defense blocked the attempt after St. Mary’s earned a penalty corner.
Penn State Harrisburg Wins in Second Overtime
Penn State Harrisburg held a 2-1 shot advantage in the fourth quarter, but neither team scored before the game went to overtime. The Lions earned two penalty corners in the first overtime period but did not generate a shot.
The Seahawks created a chance early in the second overtime. Julie Presgraves had her shot turned away by Mackenzie Mulholland at 71:25, and Alyssa McCarthy later scored the winning goal at 75:45 on an assist from Bailey Rucker. The official scoring summary lists the game-winning scorer as Alyssa McCarthy.
Shots were even at 6-6, while Penn State Harrisburg held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. The Lions also led 10-4 in penalty corners. Rucker finished with one goal and one assist, Comp recorded four shots, including three on goal, and Mulholland made two saves.
Julie Presgraves and Safi Stimely each recorded a defensive save for St. Mary’s, while Sophia Kent made one save. The loss ended the Seahawks’ 27-0 regular-season conference record, which began with a 4-0 victory over Neumann University on Oct. 9, 2021. The Seahawks’ previous conference loss was a 1-0 defeat against Christopher Newport University on Oct. 30, 2019, in the Capital Athletic Conference.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Field Hockey Looks Ahead
The Seahawks are scheduled to return to action Oct. 10 against Meredith. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. at JLR Stadium in St. Mary’s City, Md. Meredith is listed with a 3-5 record for the matchup.
MSB Analysis
The Seahawks received an early goal from Mascolo and kept the game tied through regulation, but Penn State Harrisburg converted the decisive opportunity in the second overtime. The even shot total reflected a closely contested game, while the Lions finished with advantages in shots on goal and penalty corners. The loss ended the Seahawks’ 27-0 regular-season conference record.
Read the official St. Mary’s College of Maryland game recap.
Source: Original report
