University of Albany Field Hoceky Defeats Colgate, 3-1, in Non-Conference Action - UAlbany Sports 2009

Hamilton, N.Y. - Nicole Savage tallied the gamewinning goal to lead UAlbany to a 3-1 win over Colgate in non-conference field hockey action at Tyler's Field on Wednesday evening. The first whistle was late, as the game was delayed for 45 minutes due to lightening.

Senior defender Jess Lindsey broke a scoreless tie in the 25th minute, finding the back of the cage on an assist from Tegan Brown. Savage netted the gamewinner just before the half, taking the assist from Nina Walters. The Great Danes held onto their two-goal lead until the 52nd minute when Colgate found the back of the cage with a goal from Laura Denenga on a penalty corner. UAlbany added an insurance tally just two minutes before the final horn, as Walters earned her second assist of the day on a Christina Patrick goal to set the final margin.

UAlbany outshot Colgate, 30-7, and held a 12-4 advantage in penalty corners. Great Dane goalkeepers Christine Hoffman and Kristi Troch split time in the cage, with Hoffman making three serves in the first half, while Troch made two stops in the second stanza. Sarah Pederson made 15 saves in the cage for Colgate (1-7).

UAlbany (6-2) will return to action on Sunday, Sept. 27, hosting Providence at Alumni Turf Field at 1 p.m.


Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information