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Junior forward Julia Dennehy had an assist and connected on her shootout attempt, leading field hockey to 2-1 win in overtime.
1
Sweet Briar SBC (0-7)
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Winner William Paterson WP (1-6)
Sweet Briar SBC
(0-7)
1
Final
2
William Paterson WP
(1-6)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 F
Sweet Briar SBC 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
William Paterson WP 0 1 0 0 0 1 2

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Defeats Sweet Briar in Shootout

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson field hockey team (1-6) clinched home victory against Sweet Briar (0-7), in shootout, 2-1, Sept. 25.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • The Pioneers got on the board in the 22nd minute when freshman Rebecca Palumbo (Westbury, N.Y./W.T. Clarke) tipped in a pass from junior Julia Dennehy (Norwalk, Conn./Norwalk).
  • In the last minute of play, the Vixens found the back of the cage, tying the game at one.
  • The game remained tied through two overtimes, leading to a shootout, which the Pioneers took by a score of 1-0.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
  • Freshman Rebecca Palumbo (Westbury, N.Y./W.T. Clarke) scored her first career goal.
  • Junior Julia Dennehy (Norwalk, Conn./Norwalk) was the lone Pioneer to connect on her shootout attempt.
  • Junior Sofia Chebookjian (Ocean Township, N.J./Ocean Township) posted one save in goal.
 
UP NEXT:
  • William Paterson hosts Albright Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:00 p.m.
 
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