WOOSTER, Ohio – The Allegheny field hockey moved to 3-0 in North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) play as they defeated Wooster 3-0 on the road Wednesday (Sept. 23).
The Gators got on the board late in the first quarter. On a penalty corner,
Rhyan Rish's (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Jerome) shot got deflected in front by
Teagan Ressler (Glenwood, N.J./Vernon Township) into the back of the net. The goal marked her seventh of the year.
Allegheny did not surrender a shot in the opening 30 minutes as they led 1-0 at the half.
Bryce Watford (Parkville, Md./Eastern Technical) added to the lead after earning a penalty stroke early in the third. Watford's shot beat the goalkeeper to the lower far post, increasing their lead to 2-0. The goal was her fourth of the year.
Late in the third, the Gators scored their third goal. Once again off a corner, Watford found
Megan Seymour (Hamburg, N.Y./Hamburg) near the post. Similar to the opening goal, Seymour deflected the ball in the net, making it 3-0. The goal was Seymour's first of the season.
The Gator defense allowed just four total shots, none of which were on goal, as they won their third straight NCAC contest.
Inside the Box
- Ressler deflected in a Rish shot for the first goal.
- Watford converted a penalty stroke in the third quarter to make it 2-0.
- Seymour tallied the final goal of the game with an assist by Watford.
- Rowan O'Toole (Glen Burnie, Md./Archbishop Spalding) earned the win in net.
- The Gators outshot the Fighting Scots 15-4 and allowed just one corner while earning six.
News and Notes
- Allegheny is now 6-2 all-time against Wooster.
- Rish recorded her second career assist.
- Watford had her sixth career goal and third assist.
- Seymour recorded fourth career goal.
- This marks the first time the Gators have started NCAC play with three straight wins.
Up Next
The Gators are back at home Sunday (Sept. 27) in non-conference action against Rochester.
