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Field Hockey Unable to Hold Off DePauw
“It’s just disappointing to have
another loss,” Coach Deb Ranieri
commented after a tough 3-2 overtime
loss on Sunday to DePauw
University. The Yeowomen played
well but were unable to capitalize
on opportunities they created. Even
though Oberlin controlled the ball
well in the first half, they were only
able to get two shots on goal.
DePauw’s Ashley Fehr scored the first goal of the game 16:41 into the first half in what turned to be a back and forth contest. Oberlin’s senior tri-captain, Ashley Allen, evened up the score on an assist from fellow senior tri-captain Christine Politis to tie up the score at the end of the first frame 1-1.
At the start of the second half, the game began to speed up as the ball traveled from one end of the field to the other, the two sides looking for the go-ahead goal. Luckily for Oberlin, the next goal came from a shot by first-year Taylor Rogers, the assist coming again from Politis.
While Oberlin tried to protect the lead and survive the DePauw onslaught at the end of regular time, a penalty stroke was awarded to the visitors. Again Fehr found the goal to tie the game up 2-2 with only three and a half minutes remaining, thus putting the game into overtime.
During the extra frame, Fehr completed her hat trick to end the game and demoralize a Yeowomen team that had fought hard to the end. “We’re not holding other teams accountable,” said Ranieri.
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, the Yeowomen fell to Washington & Jefferson College 1-2. Sophomore Catherine Meredith, off an assist from Allen, scored Oberlin’s lone goal. It was Meredith’s team leading fifth goal of the campaign.
Laura Peery, who scored both of W & J’s goals, led the Presidents. Oberlin saw a continuing problem against Washington & Jefferson: not getting enough shots off.
Ranieri would like to see her team “tighten up and play tougher defense.” Oberlin fell to 3-7 in the year. Fortunately, the team has yet to play most of its conference games so it can still turn its season around as the quest to regain the North Coast Athletic Conference crown continues.
Oberlin’s next game is on October 2 at 4:30 p.m. against Ohio Wesleyan University, a conference opponent. Hopefully Oberlin will get back on its feet and regain a winning record in the conference as it now stands at 2-2 in NCAC play.
DePauw’s Ashley Fehr scored the first goal of the game 16:41 into the first half in what turned to be a back and forth contest. Oberlin’s senior tri-captain, Ashley Allen, evened up the score on an assist from fellow senior tri-captain Christine Politis to tie up the score at the end of the first frame 1-1.
At the start of the second half, the game began to speed up as the ball traveled from one end of the field to the other, the two sides looking for the go-ahead goal. Luckily for Oberlin, the next goal came from a shot by first-year Taylor Rogers, the assist coming again from Politis.
While Oberlin tried to protect the lead and survive the DePauw onslaught at the end of regular time, a penalty stroke was awarded to the visitors. Again Fehr found the goal to tie the game up 2-2 with only three and a half minutes remaining, thus putting the game into overtime.
During the extra frame, Fehr completed her hat trick to end the game and demoralize a Yeowomen team that had fought hard to the end. “We’re not holding other teams accountable,” said Ranieri.
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, the Yeowomen fell to Washington & Jefferson College 1-2. Sophomore Catherine Meredith, off an assist from Allen, scored Oberlin’s lone goal. It was Meredith’s team leading fifth goal of the campaign.
Laura Peery, who scored both of W & J’s goals, led the Presidents. Oberlin saw a continuing problem against Washington & Jefferson: not getting enough shots off.
Ranieri would like to see her team “tighten up and play tougher defense.” Oberlin fell to 3-7 in the year. Fortunately, the team has yet to play most of its conference games so it can still turn its season around as the quest to regain the North Coast Athletic Conference crown continues.
Oberlin’s next game is on October 2 at 4:30 p.m. against Ohio Wesleyan University, a conference opponent. Hopefully Oberlin will get back on its feet and regain a winning record in the conference as it now stands at 2-2 in NCAC play.
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