HENNIKER, N.H. – The Dean College field hockey team was shutout in their Saturday Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) contest with New England College by a final score of 3-0. With the loss, the Bulldogs dropped to 10-5 (5-3 GNAC), while the Pilgrims improved to 9-5 (4-3 GNAC).
How it Happened:
-After a tight-knit opening quarter, the Pilgrims took a 1-0 lead in its final moments. Adelaide Kelly scored off an assist from Kennedy Overhoff at 13:50 to give them the early lead.
-Dean goalkeeper
Sara Gardner (Hampstead, Md.) kept the Bulldogs within striking distance, making five saves in the second quarter as New England College continued to apply pressure.
-Dean's best opportunity came in the second quarter, when
Mya Dixon (Benton, Maine) put a shot on goal that was stopped by a defensive save from Lauren Hall.
-The score remained 1-0 through the third quarter before New England College added two goals in the final period. Kameryn Mazzulli converted a pass from Mary Kelley at 52:01, and Molly Goodwin scored at 58:26 to secure the 3-0 victory.
-Gardner finished with 12 saves for Dean, while
Emily Yazzetti (Mahopac, N.Y.) recorded two shots and Dixon added one.
Keira Houdegbe (West Lebanon, N.H.) contributed a defensive save. New England College held a 24-3 advantage in shots and earned 16 penalty corners to Dean's two.
Standouts:
-Gardner (12 Saves, 3 GA, 60:00 Minutes Played)
Next Up:
-Monday, October 19
th, 3:30PM vs. Connecticut College (Non-Conference / Grant Field)
For Media Inquiries:
Brett Chaves
Sports Information Director, Dean College Athletics
(508) 541-1826
BChaves@dean.edu
