MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University field hockey team forced two penalty corners in the final minute, but No. 5 Millersville University held their ground to escape Karl Van Norman Field with a 1-0 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference victory on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 12 on Senior Day.

The Mountaineers close the 2022 season 8-10 overall and 2-7 in the PSAC. #5 Millersville wraps up their regular season with a 14-3 overall and 7-2 mark in conference and will move on to the PSAC Championship Tournament next week.

The Mountaineers celebrated the careers of seniors Caitlin Keim, Laura Hunsberger, Morgan Berndt, Olivia Wagner and Madison Warner prior to the contest.

Trailing by one with 58 seconds to go, the Mounties drew back-to-back penalty corners, both leading to shots by Alex Esterling. However, the Marauders denied both opportunities and regained possession before running out the clock to secure the victory.  

The Marauders' Pili Zaballa scored the game-winning goal in the 35^th minute off a penalty corner coming off assists by Bri Harsh and Ashlynn Lennon.

August Lewis made three-point black saves to keep the Mountaineers within striking distance throughout the contest. Esterling led the MU offense with three shots on goal.

The Marauders finished with a game-high nine penalty corners.

Kerstin Koons made a game-high five saves in cage for Millersville, including two in the final two minutes to secure the victory.