PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Junior
Athena Comeau (Rutland, Mass.) scored twice, but Westfield State University used a late goal to secure a 3-2 win over Plymouth State University in a Little East Conference (LEC) field hockey matchup on Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon.
Plymouth State opened the scoring ten minutes into the game on a Comeau goal assisted by junior
Taylor Healey (Campton, N.H.). Westfield State answered back just over a minute later to tie the game at one, and the Owls pulled ahead in the second quarter to take a 2-1 lead into halftime.
Nearly halfway through the third quarter, Comeau struck again, this time assisted by senior
Alessia Salzillo (Saugus, Mass.). Comeau's eighth goal of the year tied the game at two, setting up the final quarter of play.
Westfield State had one offensive chance in the final 15 minutes and the Owls cashed in with 1:35 left in regulation to secure the 3-2 win.
Plymouth State slips to 7-4 (5-2 LEC), while Westfield State improves to 6-6 (3-3 LEC).
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 2, Westfield State 3
- Plymouth State (7-4, 5-2 LEC)
- Westfield State (6-6, 3-3 LEC)
How it Happened:
- The Panthers got on the board ten minutes into the contest on Comeau's seventh of the year.
- Westfield State evened the score just over a minute later to tie things at one.
- The Owls pulled ahead in the second quarter, taking a 2-1 lead into halftime.
- PSU tied it up on Comeau's eight of the year and the game stayed tied into the fourth quarter.
- The PSU offense kept the pressure on, but Westfield State's goalie was stellar all game.
- The Owls gained an opportunity late in regulation and made no mistake, going up 3-2 with 1:35 remaining.
By the Numbers:
- Comeau scored for the fifth straight game and earned her second multi-goal game of the season.
- PSU outshot Westfield 16-5 in the contest and allowed just one shot on goal in the second half.
- The Panthers held an 8-0 advantage in penalty corners.
- Six of the last eight meetings have been decided by a single goal.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State hits the road on Tuesday (Oct. 11) for a 6:00 p.m. LEC matchup at Salem State.
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