MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team had four different players score as they defeated PSAC opponent Millersville, by a score of 4-2, on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Jenna Duke,
Kylee Boardman,
Amanda Ray, and
Jordan Brunnabend found the cage for the Mountaineers. Brunnabend had a pair of defensive saves as well.
Kiley Moister had five saves.
Both teams found themselves at a stalemate after one quarter. Duke would finally break through four minutes into the second quarter, converting from a corner, to give Mansfield a 1-0 lead.
Mansfield would increase the lead with the help of another corner
Korimae Reisinger sent in a shot and Boardman redirected it for the goal. Mansfield led 2-0.
Millersville would quickly respond forcing a corner of their own and converting to cut the lead in half 2-1. That score would remain heading into halftime.
The third quarter was scoreless before the teams scored in quick fashion in the final 15 minutes. The Mountaineers struck first converting a third corner with a straight shot from Ray, giving the Mounties the 3-1 lead.
The Marauders would answer less than a minute later cutting the lead 3-2. The Mounties wouldn't let Millersville steal the momentum and drew another corner that led to Brunnabend's first goal of the year. Mansfield would take the game by a final score of 4-2.
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Up Next:
The Mansfield Mountaineers host Bloomsburg on Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, with the game beginning at 6 P.M. This game will be Military Appreciation Game.
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