#18 University of Albany Dominates Siena, 4-0, in Non-Conference Field Hockey Action - UAlbany Sports 2009

Albany, N.Y. - Freshman Inge Baijens scored the game-winning goal, and added an assist to lead UAlbany to a 4-0 win over crosstown-rival Siena in non-conference field hockey action at Alumni Turf Field on Sunday afternoon.

Baijens recorded the first goal of the game just over five minutes into play with an unassisted shot. UAlbany doubled the score as time expired, as Suzy Clephane slipped a shot from the center of the circle towards the cage, where Jess Lindsey tipped the ball past Siena goalkeeper Renee Clavette.

The Great Danes scored two more goals in the second half, as Baijens assisted on Megan Springmeyer's goal in the 53rd minute. Baijens passed the ball from the right side of the circle and Springmeyer collected the ball in the center, finding the back of the cage. UAlbany's last goal would come from Clephane, taking an assist from Joanna Irey at the top of the circle.

UAlbany outshot Siena, 33-0, and held an 18-0 advantage in penalty corners. Christine Hoffman and Kristi Troch split time in the cage, with neither having to make a save for the Great Danes. Clavette played all 70 minutes between the pipes, making 18 saves for Siena (3-11).

UAlbany (11-3) will return to action on Saturday, visiting America East rival Boston U. at 1 p.m.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information