ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Houghton Field Hockey rallied from a two-goal deficit to earn a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over St. John Fisher Wednesday afternoon at Growney Stadium. The Highlanders scored twice in the second half to force overtime before
Adria Hartzler delivered the game-winning goal with just 36 seconds remaining in the extra period. With the win, Houghton improved to 8-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play.
St. John Fisher struck first at 3:55 when Mary Kate McPhee scored off an assist from Jordan Kauffman. The Cardinals maintained their 1-0 advantage through halftime before Maggie Gocella extended the lead to 2-0 at 37:19.
Houghton answered just 29 seconds later.
Ashley Quinnett found the back of the cage at 39:48 off a pass from
Kylee Barshinger, cutting the deficit to one. The Highlanders continued their comeback in the fourth quarter, as
Ava Kramp scored at 47:29 with an assist from
Olivia Ocker to even the score at 2-2.
Neither team found a go-ahead goal in regulation, sending the contest to overtime. Houghton goalkeeper
Amber Cribbs continued to make key stops, finishing with 14 saves. With the game still tied late in the extra period, Hartzler scored at 64:24 to complete the comeback and secure the Highlanders' 3-2 victory.
COACH'S INSIGHTS
"I have to call out
Amber Cribbs for an immaculate performance in cage two games in a now. She is locked in and leading very well. Even after going down 2, we continued to keep attacking with confidence. 65 minutes, foot in the gas the whole time. This was a very back and forth game--two teams playing very hard, and it created the best kind of competitive environment. Well done to this squad." - Head Coach
Hannah Zgrablich
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 3 | St. John Fisher – 2
Records: Houghton: 8-3 | St. John Fisher: 5-8
Conference Records: Houghton: 4-1 | St. John Fisher: 2-3
Venue: Growney Stadium, Rochester, NY | Attendance: 194
SCORING SUMMARY
NOTABLE STATS
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Adria Hartzler scored the overtime game-winner at 64:24 and finished with one goal on four shots.
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Ava Kramp scored Houghton's second goal to tie the game at 2-2, finishing with two shots on goal.
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Ashley Quinnett scored Houghton's first goal, while
Kylee Barshinger and
Olivia Ocker each recorded an assist.
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Amber Cribbs made 14 saves in goal for the Highlanders.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will return to action this Saturday, October 17, in a 3:30 PM home contest again the visiting Golden Flyers of Nazareth University. The match-up will be the second-to-last home game for Houghton scheduled through the regular season.
