St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s field hockey team scored three goals in the fourth quarter to defeat Lancaster Bible College 5-1 in a United East Conference game Oct. 21 in St. Mary’s City, Md. Olivia Schwendeman and Josie Mascolo each scored twice to lead SMCM to the victory.
The win improved SMCM to 8-7 overall and 4-1 in United East Conference play. Lancaster Bible College dropped to 5-9 overall and 3-3 in conference competition.
Mascolo, Schwendeman Lead Offensive Charge
Josie Mascolo opened the scoring at 19:20 with an assist from Morgan Knott and Kat O’Brien. Lancaster Bible responded at 22:14 when Mallie McNatt scored, but Mascolo netted her second goal at 27:39 to give SMCM a 2-1 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, Julie Presgraves scored on a feed from Morgan Knott to extend the Seahawks’ advantage. Olivia Schwendeman then recorded two quick goals at 49:30 and 51:06, marking her third career multi-goal game. Mascolo also earned her second career multi-goal performance.
Mascolo finished with four shots, all on target. Morgan Knott assisted on two goals, while Emma Mastrangelo assisted on Schwendeman’s first goal of the game.
SMCM Dominates Key Statistics
The Seahawks held a 20-4 advantage in shots and outshot Lancaster Bible College 10-4 on goal. SMCM also dominated penalty corners, 8-1.
Goalkeeper Sophia Kent made three saves, improving to 7-5 on the season. Lancaster Bible’s Lauren Stup made five saves, and Riley Danko led the team with two shots on goal.
Up Next: SMCM vs. Cedar Crest
SMCM is set to visit Cedar Crest on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The game will take place at The FalconPlex in Allentown, Pa. Cedar Crest enters the contest with a 4-9 overall record and 1-4 in the United East Conference.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s field hockey established control late by scoring three fourth-quarter goals and finishing with commanding statistical advantages. The victory moved the Seahawks to a strong 4-1 record in the conference.
Source: Original report
