Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University senior midfielder
Rylie Cordrey scored late in regulation to force overtime Saturday afternoon, then struck again in OT to lead the Bulldogs to a huge 2-1 victory over Converse University in South Atlantic Conference field hockey action at Graham Gill Field. Wingate improves to 11-3 overall and 9-2 in the SAC, while the Valkyries fall to 7-4 overall and 5-4 in league play.
KEY STATS
- Wingate dominated throughout the afternoon, outshooting Converse 28-8
- The Bulldogs held a 16-3 advantage in shots on goal
- Wingate took seven of the nine penalty corners
KEY BULLDOGS
- Cordrey scored both goals
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Riley Robinson notched an assist
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Audra Szymborski collected a pair of saves on the day
- Cordrey led all players with 12 shots, including nine shots on goal
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Emma George had three shots, with all three on frame
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Lauren Montgomery added four shots, putting two shots on goal
FIRST HALF
- Neither team scored in the opening 30 minutes
- The 'Dogs took 10 of the 12 shots in the first half
- Robinson nearly put WU on the board, but her shot on the first quarter hit the post
THIRD QUARTER
- The Bulldogs took six of the 10 shots in the third quarter
- Wingate put three more shots on goal, while a Cordrey shot late in the frame hit the post
FOURTH QUARTER
- Wingate took seven of the eight shots in the final 15 minutes of regulation
- Converse's one shot came from Catalina Pistaccio with 2:11 to go
- She found the back of the net on the shot off an Amparo Figueroa assist to give the Valkyries a 1-0 lead
- The 'Dogs had the answer with 1:16 left in regulation
- Robinson sent one into the box, which Cordrey finished to tie it and force overtime
OVERTIME
- The Bulldogs took five of the six shots in overtime
- Cordrey took a shot that was saved, but she tracked down the rebound
- Cordrey beat the keeper off the rebound, giving the 'Dogs the 2-1 victory
- 10th goal of the season for Cordrey and third game-winner
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Tuesday, traveling to Lander for a 7 p.m. start
