NORTHAMPTON - Behind a hat trick from sophomore Karlie Guimond (Hatfield, Mass./Smith Academy), the Smith College field hockey team capped the opening game of the Caryl Newhof Classic with a 3-2 win against Westfield State Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers even out to 1-1 on the year, while the Owls begin the season 0-1.

Scoring Summary

• 18:38 - SMI 1 WSU 0 - Karlie Guimond (Hatfield, Mass./Smith Academy) unassisted
• 32:39 - SMI 2 WSU 0 - Karlie Guimond (Hatfield, Mass./Smith Academy) assisted by Abbey O'Meara (Wilton, Conn./St. Luke's School)
• 35:29 - SMI 3 WSU 0 - Karlie Guimond (Hatfield, Mass./Smith Academy)
• 37:48 - SMI 3 WSU 1 - Meredith Higgins
• 48:00 - SMI 3 WSU 2 - Taylor Creech assisted by Madison Oullette

How it Happened

• The Pioneers got things going minutes into the second quarter as Guimond pushed home her first of the day, capitalizing on a corner. Guimond took the ball at the top of the circle and put it away in the 19th minute
• Opening the fresh half, O'Meara took a shot from just inside the arc, which was then topped home by Guimond in front of the goal post
• Just minutes later, Guimond controlled a loose ball at the stroke mark and sent it home for the hat trick
• The Owls continued to pressure the Smith defense and scored two unanswered goals to make it 3-2

Game Notes

• Smith has won six straight against the Owls and improves to 14-11 all time
• Sophomore goalkeeper Rory Harper (Wayne, Penn./Radnor) made 10 saves in the win
• Smith held a 22-15 advantage in shots and 9-6 edge in corners

Up Next
The Pioneers will face Nichols College in the championship game of the Caryl Newhof Classic Sunday at 1:00pm. The consolation game will feature Westfield State vs UMaine Farmington at 10:30am.

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