Gators Erase Two-Goal Deficit to Win Home Opener
ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College Field Hockey scored the final three goals of this evening's 3-2 home victory vs. Ramapo.
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Team Stats
Ramapo
| Game Statistics | Ramapo | Russell Sage College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 22 (8) | 14 (7) |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 40 | 35 |
| Penalty Corners | 10 | 2 |
ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College Field Hockey scored the final three goals of this evening's 3-2 home victory vs. Ramapo.
After freshman midfielder Catherine Newkirk (Marathon, NY/Marathon) netted a goal in the second and third quarters to tie the non-conference contest, sophomore forward Skyler Van Wormer (Guilderland, NY/Guilderland/SUNY Oneonta) broke the deadlock with six minutes left in the final period.
Sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Brand (Little Falls, NY/Little Falls) made the tally standup, registering six saves.
Ramapo (1-2) had its chances throughout, earning ten corners and holding a 22-14 advantage on shots.
Looking ahead, RSC (1-1) opens Empire 8 Conference play on Friday night vs. Keuka.
Gator Bites with Papa John's: The fall marks the second with Carissa Warren leading the Gators…She arrived to Albany from two-time defending Empire 8 Conference Champion Hartwick…RSC goalkeepers were busy last fall, leading the NCAA Division III with 15.81 saves per-game…On an individual level, Brand totaled 146 saves across ten games played at goalie,14.60 per-game, good for third in the country…Junior midfielder Cheyanne Zobel (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa), who opened the autumn with a program career record 17 assists, and Brand highlight the nine returning Gators…Zobel, a two-time third-team All-Empire 8 Conference selection, commenced the campaign ranked fifth among RSC players with 35 career points…Warren added six new players to this year's squad.
