PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Senior
Katie Porrello (Milford, Conn.) scored her first career goal and junior
Sarah Adamske (Londonderry, N.H.) added her first of the year, but it wasn't enough as Plymouth State University dropped a 4-2 decision to Colby-Sawyer College in non-conference field hockey action at Panther Field on Wednesday evening.
Porrello and the Panthers' struck first when she buried a shot halfway through the first for a 1-0 lead. The PSU offense kept the pressure on, but was unable to add to its lead as hosts stayed in front after one. Colby-Sawyer evened the score early in the second quarter when they pounced on a loose ball during a scramble at the front of the cage and the score remained tied into halftime.
The Chargers struck early in the third to take the 2-1 lead. Both teams went back-and-forth, but neither was able to add on as it remained a one-goal game into the final stanza. Colby-Sawyer added another on a penalty stroke to push the score to 3-1, then tacked on an insurance goal a few minutes later.
Adamske stepped into the shooting arch and blasted home her first of the year with under a minute to go to account for the 4-2 final score.
Plymouth State drops to 0-3, while Colby-Sawyer improves to 1-2.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 2, Colby-Sawyer 4
- Plymouth State (0-3)
- Colby-Sawyer (1-2)
How it Happened:
- Porrello got the Panthers on the board with her first career goal just past the halfway point of the first.
- The PSU offense found some good rhythm, creating more chances, but the score remained 1-0 after one.
- The Chargers evened the score early in the second and the game remained tied into halftime.
- Colby-Sawyer pulled ahead early in the third.
- The Chargers added another score on a penalty stroke to make it 3-1, then broke through again minutes later.
- Adamske blasted one home late in the game to cap the scoring.
By the Numbers:
- Porrello's tally was the first of her career.
- Adamske added her first of the season.
- Freshman Natalie Merrick (East Longmeadow, Mass.) finished with eight saves in the setback.
- Colby-Sawyer held a 15-8 advantage in shots and a 6-3 edge in penalty corners.
- The Chargers hold a slight 4-3 edge in the all-time series.
Up Next:
- PSU hits the road to take on Framingham State University on Saturday (Sept. 13) at 2:00 p.m.
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