Need to Know
Score: Smith 2, Springfield 3
Records: Pioneers: 3-9, 1-3Â NEWMAC, Pride 7-5, 1-3Â NEWMAC
Location: Northampton, Mass.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - The Springfield College field hockey team ralled for a 3-2 win over Smith College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest Saturday afternoon.Â
HOW IT HAPPENED
- 7:59 - SMIÂ - Vivian Nelson (Edmonton, Canada/Strathcona) assisted by Sammie Pavlov (Royersford, Pa./Westtown School)
- 41:29 - SPRÂ - Kirsten Oliver unassisted
- 45:00Â - SMI - Morgan Handwerger (Lancaster, Pa./Conestoga Valley) unassisted
- 48:30Â - SPR - Taylor Conley unassisted
- 50:27 - SPR - Emma Wesoloski unassisted
GAME NOTES
- Springfield improves to 29-5-1 all-time against the Pioneers
- Nelson scored her fifth goal of the season while Handwerger notched her second of the year
- Smith goalkeeper Channy Cornell (Arlington, Tex./The Oakridge School) made five saves in the loss
- Smith held a 13-10 advantage in shots and 6-3 edge in corners.Â
UP NEXT
Smith hosts Amherst College Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.
About Smith Athletics: Smith College is a NCAA Division III member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference that sponsors 11 intercollegiate sports. For more information log on to smithpioneers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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