WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Randolph-Macon field hockey team remained resilient in successful comeback, pushing past Catholic University for their second consecutive win on the road.
The Basics
Score:Â Randolph-Macon 2, Catholic 1
Location/Venue:Â Washington, D.C./Catholic University/Cardinal Stadium
Records: Randolph-Macon (2-1, 0-0 ODAC), Catholic (2-1, 0-0 Landmark)
How it Happened
- Much of the first half of play was led by defensive efforts by both teams until the Cardinals opened the scoring. Less than a minute remaining in the half, Catholic's Niki Micciche capitalized on a corner opportunity, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
- RMC came out strong in the second half and tied the scoring just over four minutes in. A pass from Alaina McCoy (Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford) led Sophomore Lynn Giesken (Yorktown, Va./Tabb) to make a diving play, giving the Yellow Jackets the equalizing goal.
- The Cardinals responded with a series of shots, but Valentina Ambrogi-Torres (Richmond, Va./Trinity Episcopal) remained strong, earning four saves in the third quarter to keep the score knotted at one.
- The Yellow Jackets faced heavy pressure from the Cardinals in the opening minutes of the fourth frame, but RMC did not give way. RMC pushed forward offensively, and with just under five minutes left in the game, Isabella McNulty (Midlothian, Va./Midlothian) received a pass from Alaina McCoy and deflected the ball past Catholic's goalkeeper to get the go-ahead goal.
- Catholic had a flurry of last chance opportunities, but Aja Washington (Chesapeake, Va./Grassfield) earned a defensive save in the final minute of play to ensure a victory for RMC.
Inside the Numbers
- Valentina Ambrogi-Torres tallied 10 saves in the cage to lead RMC's defensive efforts.
- RMC had consistent offensive pressure, producing multiple shots on goal for each of the last three quarters.
- Lynn Giesken led the Yellow Jackets with three shots on goal and punched in her first goal of the season, her fourth career goal.
- Alaina McCoy's assisted on both of RMC's goals, adding to her strong performance this season.
- Isabella McNulty's late goal was the fourth of her career, and her first game-winner.
- Aja Washington earned her first defensive save of her career.
For the Record:
- The win over the Cardinals marks the first of its kind since 2004 when the Yellow Jackets defeated Catholic 4-3 in Ashland.
- It also marked the first road win against the Cardinals since a 3-0 win in 1984.
Up Next
RMC returns home for their next contest next Wednesday against St. Mary's at 7:00 p.m.
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