Field Hockey | 9/24/2022 10:06:00 PM
HOUGHTON, NY – Just under six minutes into the overtime period, with the score tied, 2-2, Houghton's Jace Hunzinger collected a rebounded shot from Elzandie Du Plessis off the Keuka goalie's shin pads at the top of the circle, faked a shot and sent firm pass to Cedar Smith at the near post, who slammed the game-winning goal into the back of the cage.
The Highlanders jumped out to a 2-0 lead off a pair of Bekah Davie goals, but the Wolves battled back, scoring in the 29
th and 36
th minutes to tie the game.
For the next 30 minutes the game would remain tied, until Smith's goal, her first of the year, buoyed Houghton to their fourth consecutive victory.
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | Keuka – 2 (OT)
Records: Houghton: 6-2 (3-0 Empire 8) | Keuka: 1-7 (1-2 Empire 8)
Venue: Jephson CAC | Attendance: 227
SCORING SUMMARY
| 12:07 |
 |
Bekah Davie (6)
Assisted By: Deborah Cross
*Cross To Right Post |
| 23:15 |
|
Bekah Davie (7)
*Deflected Off KC Defense |
| 28:58 |
 |
Anna Dewey (1)
Assisted By: Makaela Mills
*Pass From Middle To Right Wing |
| 35:44 |
|
Erin Patterson
Assisted By: Anna Dewey , Makaela Mills |
| 65:54 |
|
Cedar Smith (1)
Assisted By: Jace Hunzinger
*Passed To Left Post |
NOTABLE STATS
>> Davie now leads the team with seven goals and 16 points on the season, one point ahead of Hunzinger, who has three goals and nine assists.
>> Madison Tadusz picked up her sixth win of the season, stopping six Keuka shots, while Keuka goalie, Jordan Nichols collected an impressive 19 saves on the day.
>> Houghton outshot the Wolves throughout the fourth quarter and overtime, 16-1, and by a 28-10 margin on the day.
>> The Highlanders are 3-0 in conference play for the first time since joining the Empire 8.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Burke Field on Tuesday, September 27 for a non-conference matchup with the Brockport Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
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