WENHAM, Mass. – Sophomore
Taylor Healey (Campton, N.H.) scored midway through the fourth quarter off an assist from classmate
Holly Temple (Topsham, Maine) to help Plymouth State University get past Gordon College, 1-0, in a non-conference field hockey game at Brigham Athletic Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
After a scoreless first half, the Panther defense took over and allowed the offense to capitalize on its opportunities late in the game. Plymouth State allowed only two shots on net in the second half and sophomore
Kayla Antonucci (Windham, N.H.) earned her first shutout and second straight win in the cage.
Plymouth State improves to 3-1, while Gordon College falls to 0-4.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 1, Gordon College 0
- Plymouth State (3-1)
- Gordon College (0-4)
Top Performers:
How it Happened:
- A hard-fought start to the game would be answered by the defense of both squads to keep the game scoreless.
- The Panther offense would try and strike first, but three shots weren't enough to get one past Gordon freshman keeper Ella Gerrard (Natick, Mass.).
- The second quarter started with freshman Jessica Couture (Dover, N.H.) firing a shot toward the cage, but Gordon's defense was equal to the task and the half ended 0-0.
- The second half began with the Panther offense picking up where it left off, putting seven shots on net in the quarter, but still unable to crack the Fighting Scots' defense.
- The fourth quarter finally saw the green and white break through when Healey tipped in her first career goal off a shot from Temple.
By the Numbers:
- Gerrard's six saves kept the hosts in the game, despite Plymouth State's distinct 15-7 shot advantage.
- PSU's defense was stellar as it limited Gordon to only two shots on net and three penalty corners.
- Antonucci had two saves to earn her first career shutout.
Up Next:
- PSU hosts Framingham State University for a Little East Conference matchup on Saturday (Sept. 18) at 1 p.m.
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