Box Score FERRUM, Virginia - The Virginia Wesleyan University field hockey team defeated the Panthers of Ferrum College 1-0 on Friday afternoon at W.B. Adams Stadium in Ferrum, VA. Stephanie Hoke scored the golden goal to win the match in overtime.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Virginia Wesleyan 1 - Ferrum 0 - OT
Records: Virginia Wesleyan 4-7, 2-3 | Ferrum 3-11, 0-4
Location: W.B. Adams Stadium | Ferrum, VA
FIRST HALF
- Neither team found a goal in the first thirty minutes of action as both teams got off three shots total in first and second periods.
SECOND HALF
- The Marlins controlled possession of the ball for ost of the third and fourth quarter taking five shots while allowing the Panthers no attempts at goal, but neither team found the back of the cage forcing an overtime period.
OVERTIME
- Just over three minutes into the golden goal overtime period, Virginia Wesleyan's Stephanie Hoke corralled a pass from Shannon Gaffney and managed to put the ball in the back of the goal to give VWU its second consecutive win.
KEY STATS
- Stephanie Hoke led the team with five shots, three on goal including the game-winner golden goal in overtime.
- Maura Bridges played all 63:13 minutes picking up the win (W: 2-3, 2-3) making one save in the match.
UP NEXT
The field hockey team has a week off before returning to the field on Saturday, Oct. 23, when they hit the road for a contest against the Roanoke College Maroons. The Marlins and Maroons are set to face off at 2 PM in Salem, VA.
