CHESTER, Pa. - The York College field hockey team traveled to Widener University for a MAC Commonwealth match. The Spartans scored three goals before halftime, ultimately running away with a 8-2 victory over the Pride.
Records
Widener: 4-6 (1-2 MACC)
York: 9-3 (3-0 MACC)
How it Happened
Kelbie Linebaugh scored the opening goal of the game for the Spartans, tapping the ball into the cage off a goalie deflection.
In the 6th minute,
Kate Egan sent the ball into the middle of the circle.
Aliza Staub ripped it past the keeper for a 2-0 Spartan lead.
The Spartans took a 3-0 lead in the 29th minute. Off of a penalty corner,
Hannah Downs inserted the ball to
Olivia Miller. Miller blasted a shot, ricocheted by Downs, sneaking past the Widener keeper.
The Pride did not shy away. Karly Bervinchak and Krista Bervinchak scored in the 32nd and 34th minutes respectively, chopping the Spartan lead to 3-2.
In the 44th minute, the Spartans added an insurance goal off the stick of
Katelyn Landis. Landis was at the post of the goal poking the ball past the keeper.
The fourth quarter favored the Spartans, firing off four goals.
Kelsey Shahan knocked in two goals, one in the 47th minute and her second in the 59th minute.
Michaela Cokinos had a goal in the 51st minute for the Green and White, and Egan had her second goal of the game in the 57th minute.
Maddy Merlack held down the cage for York, making five saves in the win.
The Spartans fired off 34 shots with 17 on target.
Widener was held to 10 shots with seven on goal.
York had 14 penalty corner opportunities, compared to Widener's six.
Up Next
The Spartans will host Stevenson University on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm for a MAC Commonwealth clash.
