No. 2 West Chester Squeaks Past No. 8 Field Hockey With 1-0 OT Victory
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 9, 2012) – Michele Schrift shot the game-winning goal into the cage on a 10-yard shot out front in the 81st minute to lift No. 2 West Chester University over No. 8 LIU Post, 1-0, in overtime Tuesday afternoon in a PSAC East field hockey contest on Hickox Field.
West Chester improves to 11-2 overall and 6-1 in the PSAC East while LIU Post falls to 6-7 overall and 3-4 in conference action.
The teams played through two scoreless halves before forcing the extra frame. The Golden Rams outshot the Pioneers, 22-15, and held a 21-7 advantage in penalty corners, including a 16-1 margin in the second half.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Becca May (Swedesboro, N.J.) made a season-high 15 saves in goal for LIU Post. West Chester's Kristin Arnold stopped nine shots to preserve the shutout win.
The Pioneers return to action on Thursday, Oct. 11 for a non-conference tilt against Mercy College at 4 p.m.