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Sofia Beseth
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NPFH24 NPFH24 (13-5)
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Winner VASSAR VASSAR (4-14)
NPFH24 NPFH24
(13-5)
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Final
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VASSAR VASSAR
(4-14)
Winner
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NPFH24 NPFH24 0 0 0 0 0
VASSAR VASSAR 0 0 0 1 1

Game Recap: Field Hockey | | Steven Merritt, Director of Athletic Communications

Field Hockey Closes Season With Upset Over #20 New Paltz

Beseth's fourth quarter penalty stroke sends Vassar to triumph over ranked foe

Poughkeepsie, NY - Junior Sofia Beseth scored the game-winning goal on a penalty stroke with six and a half minutes remaining while sophomore Grace Wiley posted her first shutout of the season as Vassar upset #20 New Paltz 1-0 in the season finale at Weinberg Field on Friday evening. Vassar's record improves to 4-14 on the season while the Hawks drop to 13-5 overall. 

How It Happened
  • Vassar had three strong chances early as sophomore Karina Hoffman had two shots saved along with junior Margo Gramiak having a shot turned away by New Paltz goalkeeper Gail Comiskey.
  • Rachel Tama recorded the lone shot on goal in the first quarter for New Paltz which was turned away by Wiley.
  • The Brewers tallied three more shots on goal in the second period as senior Tori Baker had two strong shots saved by Comiskey followed by a shot from first year Jessica Pawloski.
  • New Paltz dominated the third period as the Hawks outshot Vassar 11-0 but Vassar's defense held the Hawks off the board as Wiley made two saves along with a defensive save from sophomore Gianna Hoover.
  • Vassar earned a penalty stroke following a shot that was saved from Hoffman with six and a half minutes left in regulation.
  • Beseth stepped up and shot the ball to the bottom right half of the goal and past the stretching goalie to give Vassar a 1-0 lead.
  • The Hawks had one chance in the final six minutes but the Tama shot went wide as the Brewers closed the season with a 1-0 victory.
For The Brewers
  • Beseth scored her sixth goal of the season to finish with the team lead in goals and points with 13.
  • Hoover registered her conference-leading eighth defensive save of the season.
  • Wiley made four saves in goal for her fourth victory of the year.
For the Hawks
  • Tama recorded nine shots, including four on goal, while Miranda Britton fired five shots.
  • Comiskey took the tough luck loss in goal as she turned away seven shots/
Game Statistics
  • New Paltz held an 18-11 edge in shots while the Brewers held the edge in shots on goal at 8-5.
  • The Hawks gained a 10-6 advantage in penalty corners.
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