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University at Albany Great Danes

Floor de Ruiter Merrimack 2024
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3
Winner UAlbany UALB (12-2, 4-0)
2
New Hampshire UNH (6-8, 3-1)
Winner
UAlbany UALB
(12-2, 4-0)
3
Final
2
New Hampshire UNH
(6-8, 3-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
UAlbany UALB 0 0 1 1 1 3
New Hampshire UNH 0 1 1 0 0 2

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

de Ruiter Scores Game-Winner, #13 Field Hockey Remains Undefeated in Conference Play

SCORE: #13 UAlbany 3, New Hampshire 2 (OT)
 
LOCATION: Memorial Field - Durham, N.H.
 
RECORDS: #13 UAlbany 12-2, 4-0 America East | New Hampshire 6-8, 3-1 America East
 
SHORT STORY: Down 2-0, the Great Danes worked together to tie the score and eventually win in overtime at New Hampshire, Friday afternoon.

COACH PHIL SYKES: "It was a great battle today. It wasn't looking good when we went down 2-0 in the third period. I am so proud of our team for how they battled back and kept their composure. UNH is a tough team and we are relieved to get through that game."
 
KEY STATS  
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • After a scoreless first quarter, the Wildcats were the first on the board with less than a minute remaining in the first half.
  • Continuing to dominate with possession, New Hampshire extended their lead with a second goal in the third quarter.
  • About two minutes later, the Great Danes got on the board with a goal from Mara Küskes. Tipping a shot from Alison Smisdom, this goal proved to provide the change in energy UAlbany needed.
  • Allowing zero shots from UNH in the fourth, the Great Danes' offense tied the game with just over five minutes remaining in regulation. 
  • Scoring during a penalty corner for the second time in the contest, UAlbany's Eva Jenniskens tied the game. Receiving a pass to the corner of the goal from Floor de Ruiter, Jenniskens changed the direction of the ball to send it into the boards.
  • Just two shots into the overtime period, the Great Danes won the game.
  • With a diving shot on net, de Ruiter scored the game-winning goal. Receiving a pass from Smisdom, de Ruiter dodged a defender and dove for the ball between two defensive sticks to send it past the goalie for the win.
 
NEXT: The Great Danes will continue their weekend in New England on Sunday as they visit #9 Boston College.
 
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