#19 UAlbany Field Hockey Defeats Stanford Completing West Coast Trip

#19 UAlbany Field Hockey Defeats Stanford Completing West Coast Trip. More to come...

Stanford, Calif. – Senior forward Michele Polizois scored her fourth goal of the season just five minutes into play to lead the UAlbany field hockey team to a 1-0 win over Stanford on Sunday afternoon at the Varsity Field Hockey Turf.

Polizois recorded the only tally the Great Danes would need on a penalty corner with assists from Michelle Simpson and Jess Lindsey.

Stanford (1-5) had many chances to score in the game, as the Cardinal outshot UAlbany, 14-5, and held a 10-5 advantage in penalty corners. UAlbany goalkeeper Ashley Ross played all 70 minutes in the cage for the Great Danes, making seven saves. Stanford goalkeeper Alessandra Moss made three saves between the pipes for the Cardinal.

UAlbany (4-2) returns to action on Friday, Sept. 19, visiting Connecticut at 3 p.m.

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#19 UAlbany 1 0 - 1

Stanford 0 0 - 0

UAlbany: Scoring – Michele Polizois (1-0), Michelle Simpson (0-1), Jess Lindsey (0-1).Goalkeeper – Ashley Ross (70:00, 0 GA, 7 saves).

Stanford: Scoring – None. Goalkeeper – Alessandra Moss (70:00, 1 GA, 3 saves).