University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
(1-0)
Maine
(0-1)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
No. 25 Minutewomen Edge No. 23 Maine in Overtime Thriller, 4-3
August 27, 2022 | Field Hockey
Mali Herberhold scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
AMHERST, Mass. - After going into halftime at a one-goal deficit, Massachusetts field hockey came back to win their first match of the season in overtime, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. The win moves the Minutewomen to 1-0 on the season, while the Black Bears sit at 0-1.
Senior forward Emily Crawford opened up scoring on the day just two minutes into the first quarter, with her goal assisted by senior forward Bella Ianni. Just eight minutes later, Maine's Poppy Lambert brought the game to its first draw off an assist by Madisyn Hartley and Tereza Holubcova at 10:10 in the first period, beating freshman goalkeeper Myrte van Herwijnen (3 saves). Sophomore forward Dempsey Campbell scored an unassisted goal at 6:08 to put the Minutewomen back on top. However, Maine responded 31 seconds later with a goal from Mallory Mackesy. Sydney Meader gave Maine its first lead of the game with 1:27 left in the second quarter.
Massachusetts tied the match up on a penalty stroke by senior midfielder Jess Beech at 11:30 in the third quarter. After a scoreless fourth quarter, freshman midfielder Mali Herberhold beat Maine goalkeeper Mallory Drayer (6 saves) to score the final goal of the game, assisted by senior forward Steph Gottwals, to lead UMass to a 4-3 win against the Black Bears.
The Minutewomen finished with an 11-6 shots on goal advantage and led in corners 5-4.
Massachusetts will be back in action at home on Monday when they take on the reigning national champion Northwestern Wildcats at 1 p.m. at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex.
Team Stats
Emily Crawford (1)
Assisted By: Bella Ianni
GOAL by UMASS Emily Crawford (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Bella Ianni, goal number 1 for season.
2:02
Poppy Lambert
Assisted By: Madisyn Hartley , Tereza Holubcova
GOAL by MAINE Poppy Lambert, Assist by Madisyn Hartley and Tereza Holubcova.
10:10
Dempsey Campbell (1)
GOAL by UMASS Dempsey Campbell, goal number 1 for season.
21:08
Mallory Mackesy
Assisted By: Sydney Meader
GOAL by MAINE Mallory Mackesy, Assist by Sydney Meader.
21:39
Sydney Meader
Assisted By: Julia Ross , Poppy Lambert
GOAL by MAINE Sydney Meader, Assist by Julia Ross and Poppy Lambert.
28:33
Jess Beech
UMASS Jess Beech PENALTY STROKE GOAL.
41:30
Mali Heberhold
Assisted By: Steph Gottwals
GOAL by UMASS Mali Heberhold, Assist by Steph Gottwals.
67:01
