PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Freshman
Elliana Wing (Concord, N.H.) scored the game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, but Husson University rallied to top Plymouth State University, 3-2, in overtime of a non-conference field hockey game at Panther Field on Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers came out of the gates firing, and graduate student
Ellie Monahan (Watertown, Mass.) blasted one past the Eagles' goalie for an early 1-0 lead. The score would stand until the middle of the third quarter, when Husson found a loose ball and cashed in to tie the game at 1-1.
Husson took a 2-1 lead just over five minutes into the fourth quarter, setting the stage for back-and-forth action. Both teams had quality chances, with freshman goalie
Hannah Bub (Groveland, Mass.) making a great save on a point-blank opportunity. Moments later, Wing tied the game as PSU converted a penalty corner with 1:51 remaining in regulation.
Bub made a flurry of saves early in the extra session, but Husson cashed in on a rebound opportunity to claim with the win.
Plymouth State falls to 0-7, while Husson improves to 1-5.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 2, Husson 3 (OT)
- Plymouth State (0-7)
- Husson (1-5)
How it Happened:
- PSU got on the board on Monahan's third goal of the season 5:01 into the game.
- Husson sent six shots toward the cage, but Bub and the Panther defense turned them away.
- Plymouth State maintained the 1-0 lead into halftime.
- The Eagles struck next, evening the score at 1-1 midway through the third.
- Just over five minutes into the fourth quarter, Husson took a 2-1 lead.
- Bub made a great save to keep the Panthers close.
- Plymouth State answered back with less than two minutes remaining on Wing's second goal in as many games.
- The extra session saw multiple shots flying toward Bub and the defense.
- Husson converted just over three minutes into overtime for the 3-2 win.
By the Numbers:
- Wing scored for the second straight game and now has three goals on the season.
- Bub made nine saves in the setback.
- Senior Abby Bsullak (Poland, Maine) added an assist on the game-tying goal, giving her a team-high 13 points.
- Monahan's goal was also her third of the year.
- Husson leads the all-time series, 4-1.
Up Next:
- The Panthers remain home to host Framingham State University on Thursday (Sept. 24) at 4 p.m.
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