OBERLIN, Ohio – The Allegheny field hockey team concluded their 2023 campaign with a 1-0 victory in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) road action against Oberlin Saturday (Oct. 28).
 
In the opening half of play, neither side was able to score a goal, though the Gators owned an advantage in shots, 3-1, and penalty corners, 9-2.
 
The Gators broke through in the third quarter. About midway through the frame, the Gators earned a penalty corner. Maddy Keenan's (Pittsburgh, Pa./Penn Trafford) insert found Hana Miller (Willards, Md./Worcester Preparatory School). Miller put a shot towards the goal which 
Mallory Furgal (Middleburg, Va./Highland School) redirected to the back of the net, giving the Gators a 1-0 lead.
 
Furgal's goal proved to be all that was needed as the Gator defense limited the Oberlin offense to earn the shutout conference victory.
 
Inside the Box

• Furgal scored on an assist by Miller in the third quarter.
• Meredythe Baird (Wilkes-Barre, Pa./Holy Redeemer) earned the shutout, knocking away the only shot faced on the afternoon.
• Bella Cowen (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Day School) and Maya Francisco (Toledo, Ohio/Maumee Valley Country Day School) had two shots on goal apiece.
• As a team, the Gators outshot Oberlin 12-3.
• Allegheny also owned a 15-4 advantage on corners. 

News and Notes

• The Gators finished the year with a 5-11 overall record and a 3-7 mark in NCAC play.
• Frugal's goal was the first of her career.
• Miller's assist was her second of the year.
• Baird finished the season with 90 saves, tying her for the most in a single season for a Gator.
• The shutout was Baird's fourth of the season.