Washington College women’s field hockey senior Natalie Watkinson was named the Shorewoman of the Week after recording one goal and one assist in two games the previous week. It marked the first career Shorewoman of the Week honor for Watkinson.
Watkinson Produces Against Ursinus and McDaniel
Against No. 14 Ursinus on Saturday, Watkinson assisted Sophia Warner’s tying goal with 4:34 remaining in the fourth quarter. The goal sent the game to overtime.
Watkinson also scored in Washington College’s 6-1 home win over McDaniel on Wednesday. She gave the Shorewomen a 5-0 lead with two minutes remaining in the third quarter, scoring off a penalty corner on a feed from Colleen Anson.
Watkinson is from Princess Anne, Maryland, and attended Washington. Her one goal and one assist during the week secured her first career Shorewoman of the Week recognition.
Washington College Women’s Field Hockey Schedule
Washington College is scheduled to visit Haverford on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. The Shorewomen will then play at No. 10 Franklin & Marshall on Oct. 17 at noon.
Washington College will host No. 8 Johns Hopkins on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The Shorewomen will visit No. 21 Swarthmore on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., before hosting Dickinson on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Watkinson contributed in two different situations during the week. She assisted a late tying goal against No. 14 Ursinus before scoring against McDaniel in Washington College’s 6-1 home victory.
The honor recognizes Watkinson’s first career Shorewoman of the Week selection as Washington College women’s field hockey continues its schedule.
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