Kasey Sheets scored the game-winning goal 1:12 into overtime.
CONWAY, Ark. -- Ferrum College's field hockey team won for the second time in as many games with a 2-1 Southern Athletic Association overtime win over Hendrix College this afternoon at Warrior Field.
Kasey Sheets scored the game-winner 1:12 into the first overtime period.
RECORDS
Ferrum (3-11, 1-4 SAA)
Hendrix (4-6, 1-3 SAA)
THE BASICS
Tegan Waller scored first for the Warriors at the 57:28 mark.
Brianna Sawyer evened the game with a goal at 63:40 off a pass from
Taylor Hamm. In overtime, Sheets inserted a penalty corner to
Sierra Magdaleno, who took a shot that dribbled through the defense and Sheets knocked it in for the game-winner.
KEY STATS
Ferrum: Sheets GW goal; Magdaleno asst; Hamm asst; GK
Courtney Gosslin 71:12 min, 4 saves
Hendrix: GK Alexis Truitt 71:12, 3 saves
COACH'S THOUGHTS
"Today was a challenging match against a tough Hendrix squad," said Head Coach Carrie Hanshue Austin. "The Ferrum women showed a lot of heart and grit. It's great to finish our long road trip with an important conference win."
NEXT GAME
Austin's team will be back in action Thursday, Oct. 19, at home against Lynchburg College. The non-conference game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start at W.B. Adams Stadium.