CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Ohio Wesleyan University field hockey team hit the road Friday to square off with Wilson College. After a slow start, the Battling Bishops caught fire in the second half, scoring three times to seal an impressive road victory.
OWU advances to 6-5, with a 4-1 mark in the NCAC. Wilson falls to 5-5, 1-0 in the United East.
The Red and Black generated plenty of first-half opportunities, taking nine shots with three on goal, but were unable to convert as the match remained scoreless at halftime.
After the break, the Bishops wasted no time, as
Emma Wright broke the tie only three minutes into the third quarter. Wright stayed hot, scoring again just two minutes later as she buried a pass from
Alyssa Markell into the back of the cage. In the 55th minute,
Mattison Hyland connected with
Mary Powers, who added another goal to extend the lead to three.
Wilson was unable to respond, leaving the final scoreline at 3-0.
Defenders
Katie Conway,
Annabel Fauver, and
Emma Morgeson propelled the Bishops to their fourth shutout of the season.
THE NUMBERS
OWU outshot Wilson 14–8, including a 7–3 advantage in shots on goal.
Emma Wright led the offensive charge, taking five shots and converting twice. The pair of goals brings her season total to five.
Mary Powers notched a goal of her own, striking on her solo shot attempt. Powers remains the Bishops' top scorer, tallying eight goals and 18 points so far this season.
Mattison Hyland recorded her third assist of the year, bringing her season point total to five.
Others generating chances were
Grace Ammon (3 SH, 1 SOG),
Morgan Leeper (2 SH, 1 SOG),
Avery Slucher (1 SH, 1 SOG), and
Brogan Heilig (1 SH).
OWU earned three penalty corners, Wilson generated four.
Payton Mindel (6-5) started and played the full 60 minutes. She secured her sixth win of the season and made three saves.
UP NEXT
The Bishops continue conference play Tuesday as they host rival Denison. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m.
