BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Double OT heroics from
Natalie Moul and
Cali Kujawa lead Randolph-Macon Field Hockey to road win against Bridgewater College on Wednesday.
Score: Randolph-Macon 1, Bridgewater 0 (2OT)
Venue: Jopson Athletic Complex/Bridgewater College
Records: Randolph-Macon (8-5, 2-2 ODAC), Bridgewater (8-4-1, 2-2 ODAC)
How it Happened
- Randolph-Macon was quick to act on defense when the Eagles earned three straight corner opportunities, forcing Valentina Ambrogi-Torres (Richmond, Va./Trinity Episcopal School) to stand strong from the jump. The rest of the first quarter action was balanced with little offensive action for either team.
- The second quarter was a battle in the midfield for most of the frame, with each side breaking through for brief opportunities on goal. Neither team was able to convert leading to the score being locked at zero at halftime.
- The Yellow Jackets had a flurry of chances in the third quarter, posting three shots in the frame, including one just wide from Cali Kujawa (Hampton, Va./Kecoughtan). Ultimately, the Eagles were awarded a stroke opportunity as time expired in the quarter, but Ambrogi-Torres made the save to maintain the tie headed into the final frame.
- Roughly halfway through the fourth quarter, Randolph-Macon led an offensive fast-break after shutting down Bridgewater's corner attempt with Courtney Moodie (Hummelstown, Pa./Hershey) earning the Yellow Jackets their own corner opportunity, however, they were unable to convert.
- Neither team was able to put one past the goalkeepers in the fourth quarter leading to the need for extra time to decide the outcome.
- Bridgewater pressed offensively in the first overtime, with six shots to Randolph-Macon's one. The Yellow Jackets were able to survive and force a second overtime.
- In the 74th minute, Ambrogi-Torres showed heroics in making back-to-back saves to keep Randolph-Macon's chances alive.
- Just under three minutes later, Kujawa took on two defenders, eliminating both of them, before crossing the ball across the goal mouth where Natalie Moul (Haymarket, Va./Battlefield) slammed the door shut with the game winning goal.
Inside the Numbers
- Natalie Moul scored the fourth goal of her career, giving her 12 points on the season.
- Valentina Ambrogi-Torres recorded 12 saves, totaling 97 saves on the year.
- The shutout was Ambrogi-Torres' third of the season and fourth of her career.
- Cali Kujawa's assist is her second of the year, and her third point in the last three games.
- The Yellow Jackets victory was their first overtime win on the season.
- The win over Bridgewater marks the second straight regular season matchup between the teams to require extra time to decide the outcome, with RMC winning both.
Up Next
- RMC will be back in action for a road matchup this Saturday against Roanoke College at 4:00 p.m.
