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Field Hockey Falls to No. 9 William Smith College
September 29th, 2007
GENEVA, NY - In this afternoon’s non-conference game
the Soaring Eagles (1-6) were defeated by Nationally Ranked Herons
of William Smith College (8-0), by the score of 8-0. Forward
Kaitlyn Hamilton led the charge for the Heron’s earning
three goals.
Despite many efforts throughout the course of the game, EC managed only two shots against the Heron’s defense. Second year goalie Jalene McCulloch ’10 (Belleville, ONT -- Millbrook School), had another busy day today coming up with a total of 13 saves, while facing more than 30 shots from William Smith. McCulloch came into the match ranked first in the Empire 8 in both saves and saves per game.
The Heron’s took an early 1-0 lead in the seventh minute on a penalty corner play. Kaitlyn Hamilton recorded the go ahead goal on a pass from Jamie Tucciarone and Kelsey Landahl. After that, the Heron’s would then score 3 more goals with in a 7 minute window to extend their lead to 4-0.
EC’s defense finally came together after the fourth goal, and did not allow another goal for the rest of the first half, and for the first 10 minutes of the second.
William Smith’s fifth and sixth goal were both earned in less than one minute, while their final two goals came in the 51st and 56th minute of the game. EC Goalie Allison Holsinger ’10 (Denton, MD -- North Caroline) also had the chance to step in the cage today for the Purple and Gold. Holsinger managed two saves this afternoon.
Today’s game is the sixth consecutive game, where EC has not found the back of the opponent’s goal.
Field Hockey returns to action next Saturday, when they take on Utica College in an Empire 8 game at 1 p.m. at the Murray Athletics Center.
Despite many efforts throughout the course of the game, EC managed only two shots against the Heron’s defense. Second year goalie Jalene McCulloch ’10 (Belleville, ONT -- Millbrook School), had another busy day today coming up with a total of 13 saves, while facing more than 30 shots from William Smith. McCulloch came into the match ranked first in the Empire 8 in both saves and saves per game.
The Heron’s took an early 1-0 lead in the seventh minute on a penalty corner play. Kaitlyn Hamilton recorded the go ahead goal on a pass from Jamie Tucciarone and Kelsey Landahl. After that, the Heron’s would then score 3 more goals with in a 7 minute window to extend their lead to 4-0.
EC’s defense finally came together after the fourth goal, and did not allow another goal for the rest of the first half, and for the first 10 minutes of the second.
William Smith’s fifth and sixth goal were both earned in less than one minute, while their final two goals came in the 51st and 56th minute of the game. EC Goalie Allison Holsinger ’10 (Denton, MD -- North Caroline) also had the chance to step in the cage today for the Purple and Gold. Holsinger managed two saves this afternoon.
Today’s game is the sixth consecutive game, where EC has not found the back of the opponent’s goal.
Field Hockey returns to action next Saturday, when they take on Utica College in an Empire 8 game at 1 p.m. at the Murray Athletics Center.
Elmira College
(1-6)
0
0
-- 0
William Smith (8-0) 4 4 -- 8
Scoring: Kaitlyn Hamilton (Jamie Tucciarone, Kelsey Landahl) 6:22, Janelle Walkley 11:02, Brittney Paye 14:02, Hamilton 17:22, Paye 45:23, Hamilton 46:15, Landahl 51:06, Sarah Gall (Paye) 55:35
Shots: E-2, W-33; Saves: E- Jalene McCulloch 13, Allison Holsinger 2, W-Katie DeKraker 1, Chelsea Snyder 0
Penalty Corners: E-4, W-10
William Smith (8-0) 4 4 -- 8
Scoring: Kaitlyn Hamilton (Jamie Tucciarone, Kelsey Landahl) 6:22, Janelle Walkley 11:02, Brittney Paye 14:02, Hamilton 17:22, Paye 45:23, Hamilton 46:15, Landahl 51:06, Sarah Gall (Paye) 55:35
Shots: E-2, W-33; Saves: E- Jalene McCulloch 13, Allison Holsinger 2, W-Katie DeKraker 1, Chelsea Snyder 0
Penalty Corners: E-4, W-10
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