ELMIRA, N.Y. – The Elmira College field hockey team celebrated Senior Day in winning fashion on Saturday afternoon, earning a 2-1 victory over Manhattanville University. The Soaring Eagles used a strong offensive effort and a pair of goals to secure the non-conference win.
LEADERS
Madison Fleming and
Gabby Warter each scored for Elmira, while
Peyton DeMaio and
Nicole Luther recorded assists. Fleming led the Soaring Eagles with nine shots, including eight on goal. Warter added three shots, all on target, while
Talia Nash also recorded three shots on goal.
Elara Rodriguez made two saves in goal for Elmira. Elmira finished with 21 shots, including 19 on goal, while earning 12 penalty corners.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
Elmira came out with attacking intent, putting Manhattanville under pressure early and consistently working the ball into scoring positions. The Soaring Eagles earned four penalty corners in the opening quarter, using that pressure to create opportunities and eventually break through late in the period. At the 13:20 mark, Fleming opened the scoring off a feed from DeMaio, giving Elmira a 1-0 advantage heading into the second quarter.
The Soaring Eagles continued to dictate the offensive tempo in the second, recording seven shots and earning four more penalty corners. Elmira tested the Manhattanville defense throughout the period, but the Valiants' kept the deficit at one. Rodriguez and the Elmira defense helped maintain the lead, sending the Soaring Eagles into halftime leading 1-0.
Manhattanville pulled even at 32:59 in the third quarter, leveling the contest at 1-1 and setting the stage for a competitive final 15 minutes. Elmira responded by continuing to press forward, recording four shots in the period and earning two penalty corners. With the game tied heading into the fourth, the Soaring Eagles remained within reach of a Senior Day victory.
Elmira found the breakthrough early in the final quarter. After Fleming put another shot on target, Warter finished a pass from Luther at the 50:23 mark to put the Soaring Eagles back in front, 2-1. The goal proved to be the difference, rewarding Elmira's continued offensive pressure and giving the home side a lead to protect. The Soaring Eagles kept pushing after taking the advantage, adding five shots and two penalty corners in the fourth quarter. Rodriguez came up with a save on a Manhattanville attempt, while Elmira's defense held firm through the closing minutes to preserve the one-goal lead. When the final whistle sounded, Elmira had secured a 2-1 win and a memorable Senior Day win at home.
UP NEXT
The Soaring Eagles remain at home to host Empire 8 foe Houghton on Wednesday, October 21. Game time is slated for 4:00 PM.
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