FAIRFIELD, Conn. – As the clock ticked down at Fairfield, the Colgate field hockey program looked to snap a 1-1 stalemate in non-conference play. The Raiders were able to post a 2-1 win when
Katie Anderson notched her first career goal with just 5:35 remaining in regulation, ultimately being the game-winner.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After lots of time spent in the offensive zone, freshman
Nikki Potter was able to convert on the Raiders' third penalty corner opportunity of the game to get them on the board with a 1-0 lead. At the time, the Raiders held a 5-3 edge in total shots, as well as a 3-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Late in the first half, Fairfield made a push that was able to generate momentum into the second. When it carried over, Fairfield was able to tie the game on a penalty shot opportunity with just 9:15 remaining in regulation. It was then in the final minutes that Colgate's goalkeeper
Emma Goldberg made some critical saves, and the Raiders persisted for the victory when Anderson capitalized on a deflection off of
Taylor Casamassa's pass from the top of the circle. When it had looked as if extra time was going to be needed, Colgate withstood as Fairfield attempted to battle back, but the Raiders came out victorious with the 2-1 final.
STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
• With the opening goal of the game, freshman
Nikki Potter notched her third of the season and second in the last four games.
• Sophomore
Katie Anderson's first career goal for the game-winner came with just 5:35 remaining in regulation, and marked her third point in the last three games.
• In the cage, sophomore goalkeeper
Emma Goldberg earned her first career win with an eight-save performance, just one shy of her season-high.
• With an assist on each of Colgate's goals, sophomore
Taylor Casamassa tallied her second multi-point game of the season. Casamassa is now tied for second on the team with seven points on the year.
• Also of note, four of Colgate's eight total shots came by the swing of sophomore
Meghan Minturn, landing two on net of the Raiders' five shots on goal.
• By getting on the scoreboard first, it marked the third time in the last four games for the Raiders to do so.
• The win snaps a 13 game losing streak for the Raiders.
THE BOTTOM LINE
• Colgate 2, Fairfield 1
RECORD UPDATES
• Colgate improves to 3-13 overall.
• Fairfield falls to 10-7.
COACH CORNELL'S TAKE
"We played a great game today with a total team effort. We played courageous and each individual remained calm and poised under pressure.
Emma Goldberg has some key saves for us and midfielder
Maggie Lake was relentless on attack. We have grown a lot this season and our team's hard work and focus is something that sets us apart."
UP NEXT
The Raiders embark to Washington, D.C. for their final road game of the 2018 season on Saturday, Oct. 27. The game marks the Colgate field hockey program's last Patriot League matchup of the year at American, before returning home to Tyler's Field for the last game of the season against Rider on Sunday, Oct. 28.
FOLLOW THE RAIDERS
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