OCTOBER 20, 2007
KING'S FIELD HOCKEY
WINS THRILLER IN DOUBLE OVERTIME AT MANHATTANVILLE, 2-1
PURCHASE, NY -- Senior Megan Farrell scored two goals, one the game
winner with one second remaining in the second overtime, as King's
College edged Manhattanville College 2-1 in double overtime Saturday
afternoon in Purchase, NY.
With the win King's improves to 12-3 and 5-0 in
league play, while Manhattanville slips to 8-9 and 1-4 in league play.
Manhattanville struck first on a goal by Jen
Ascencio at the 42:09 mark of the first period. Farrell would tie the
game on her first goal at the 54:41 mark of the second period off an
assist from senior Grace King. The teams would battle through the first
overtime and into the second overtime before Farrell netted the game
winner off an assist from junior Christina Glenn.
King's outshot Manhattanville 27-18, while holding
a 15-11 advantage in corners. King's goalie Kari Leach was strong in net
with 10 saves.
King's will return to action Wednesday when the
Lady Monarchs host the University of Scranton for a game at 3:00 pm at
Betzler Fields.
