Box Score

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (September 21, 2011) – Western Connecticut State University sophomore midfielder Rachel Duffy scored with just under 16 minutes remaining off of a penalty corner to lead the visiting Colonials over the Vassar College field hockey team 1-0, Wednesday evening at Weinberg Field.

After the Brewers fell behind, the team responded with an offensive onslaught, firing off 11 shots in the final 13 minutes, seven of which were on goal. Still despite the relentless attack the Brewers' offense was unable to breakthrough, stymied at every turn by the WestConn defense.

The Brewers (3-3) will kick off Liberty League play this Friday, September 23, as Union College visits Weinberg Field. The Colonials (5-2) continue Little East play on Saturday, hosting UMass Dartmouth at 5:00 p.m.

Vassar's principle attack came just minutes after the Colonials goal. Senior Emily Maier unleashed an attempt from the left side off of a corner, only to have WestConn freshman goalkeeper Alyssa Picariello deflect the shot with a pad save. Freshman Dara Davis secured the rebound and put it back on goal with a flick, but once again Picariello came up with the save.

The Brewers offense was in control for much of the contest, forcing WestConn to make several tough saves. 19 minutes into the affair a Maier blast was stopped by the stick of Colonials' defender Kimberly Hahn; Maier was again denied two minutes later by Picariello. The Brewers nearly gained the lead in the 28th minute when junior Rebecca Smith had her shot pushed out of the goal by a diving save from Picariello.

Maier led the Vassar attack with seven shots (four shots on goal) while freshman Enya Cunningham added six shots (three on goal). The Brewers outshot WestConn 19-8 in the contest, including a 12-3 advantage in the second half. Vassar earned 12 corners compared to seven for the Colonials.