MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny field hockey team moved to 5-1 on the season as they defeated Wooster 3-1 Wednesday (Sept. 14) in nonconference action.
 
The Gators struck just three minutes into the opening frame. Maya Francisco (Toledo, Ohio/Maumee Valley Country Day School) connected with Emily Robles (Burlington Township, N.J./Burlington Township), who found the back of the net for the early goal.
 
Just over two minutes into the third quarter, the Gators found the back of the net once more. Off a penalty corner, Hannah Sharp (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) scored on an assist from Bella Cowen (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Day School) after a scrum in front of the net. A similar goal occurred again midway through the fourth. This time, Debbie Nalesnik (Milford, N.J./Delaware Valley Regional) tapped in a pass from Molly Miller (Stroudsburg, Pa./Stroudsburg) to make it 3-0.
 
Wooster would score in the waning seconds of the game but it was not enough as the Gators collected the win.
 
Inside the Box

• Robles scored at the 2:47 mark of the opening quarter on an assist by Francisco.
• Sharp scored off a pass from Cowen at the 2:28 mark of the third quarter.
• Nalesnik scored at the 9:58 mark of the fourth quarter, assisted by Miller.
• Hallie Reiger (Oklahoma City, Okla./Casady) made four saves to pick up the win.
• The Gators had a 13-7 shot advantage and a 7-4 corner advantage.

 
News and Notes

• The goal by Robles was the first of her collegiate career.
• Nalesnik's and Sharp's goals were their second of the year.
• Francisco's assist was her third of the season. It was Cowen's second and Miller's third.
• The Gators move to 5-1 overall and 2-1 all-time against Wooster.

 
Up Next
The Gators remain at home Sunday (Sept. 18) to face Earlham in nonconference action. Start time is slated for 11 am.