University of Albany Field HockeyPosts Stroke-off Win Over UMass; McConville & Voormolen Convert in Penalty Period - UAlbany Sports 2011

Albany, N.Y. - Sophomores Corrine McConville and Daphne Voormolen each tallied in the penalty stroke-off competition and Kristi Troch denied all four UMass penalty stroke attempts to lead University at Albany to a 1-0 victory over the University of Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon.

The teams played to a scoreless regulation and two overtime periods, sending the game to a penalty stroke-off shootout. Both teams would miss on their first attempt. UAlbany (10-5) connected on the next two attempts, while UMass (3-9) could not get a shot past Troch, ending the shootout in UAlbany's favor, 2-0.

Goalkeeper Kristi Troch made five saves, including three in the second overtime frame. The Great Danes had a 20-8 shot lead, with McConville and Voormolen leading the team with six and seven, respectively. Additionally, UAlbany had 20 penalty corner attempts to UMass' four, nine of which were awarded during the overtime frames.

Minutewomen goalkeeper Alesha Widdall made twelve saves in her complete-game effort. Kim Young and Nicole Cordero combined for all five UMass shots on goal.

"Great team effort for the Great Danes to overcome a really good UMass squad," said UAlbany Head Coach Phil Sykes. "UMass' goalkeeper is outstanding and continually shut us down. After yesterday's conference game, we came out looking for another win."

UAlbany will meet conference opponent Vermont Friday, October 14 for a home match beginning at 4:00 p.m. followed by a home game on Sunday, October 16 taking on Delaware.