BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Ferrum College scored 10 minutes into overtime to post a 2-1 comeback win over Notre Dame of Maryland University this afternoon at Alumnae Field. The Panthers closed the game with a penalty stroke for the win.

RECORDS
Ferrum (2-1)
Notre Dame-MD (0-3)

THE BASICS
Notre Dame drew first blood with an unassisted goal by Alyson Geckle just 2:10 into the game. Ferrum got to work, putting pressure on the Gators throughout the remainder of the first half.

Riley Hines got Ferrum on the scoreboard with an unassisted goal at 36:47 in the third quarter. The Panthers closed regulation with a 10-4 shot advantage, but the game went into overtime.

The first overtime period ended with a penalty stroke for Ferrum. Hines stepped up confidently and laced a shot past Gator goalkeeper Harley Barton for the win.

KEY STAT
Ferrum: Hines 2 goals; GK Anna Corsey (W, 2-1) 70 min, 2 saves
Notre Dame-MD: Geckle 1 goal; GK Harley Barton (L, 0-3) 70 min, 10 saves

BEHIND THE WHISTLE
"Today was a total team effort. I am super proud of this team for playing down a player and coming from behind in OT to bring home a win. Congratulations to Riley on her first collegiate goals!" --Head Coach Chardonnay Hope

UP NEXT
Hope's team will be back in action Sunday, September 18, at home against Hood College. The non-conference game is scheduled for a noon start at W.B. Adams Stadium.