WORCESTER, Mass. – Wellesley College field hockey earned its third win in a row after defeating WPI, 2-1, in NEWMAC action at H.Carr Field at Alumni Stadium on Saturday.
The Blue (6-10 Overall, 5-3 NEWMAC) wasted no time finding the back of the cage with a goal 1:35 into the contest. Junior
Gabi Chen (Mountain View, Calif.) gathered a loose ball, after a blocked shot, and scored for the third time this season.
Less than three minutes into the second quarter, Wellesley doubled its lead when first-year
Caitlin Stratton (Wilbraham, Mass.) finished a pass from junior
Madeline Hamstra (Houston, Texas). The play was set up off a penalty corner opportunity.
After a scoreless third frame, the Engineers (7-9 Overall, 4-4 NEWMAC) were able to cut the deficit in half with six minutes to play in regulation. WPI took advantage of a penalty corner chance when first-year Ava Cortis (Medway, MA) deflected a shot from teammate Emma Barton (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.) past the Wellesley goalie.
Junior
Hannah Simmonds (Austin, Texas) earned the win in goal for Wellesley with one goal allowed and one save. Senior Nina Van Ekelenburg (Abington, Pa.) started for WPI and allowed two goals in 23 minutes. Myles Lakin (Reading, Mass.) played the final 37 minutes and made one save.
Both teams will conclude the regular season on Saturday, October 31. The Blue host MIT at noon while WPI plays a noon matchup at Smith College.
