Senior Grayson Scott scored the game's only goal, 4:08 into overtime, to lead the University of Mary Washington field hockey team to a 1-0 victory over 17th-ranked University of Lynchburg on Wednesday evening at the Battleground. The Eagles improve to 2-0 on the season.
Lynchburg came out very strong in the opening minutes of the first quarter, but the Eagles weathered the pressure and carried much of play in the second half of the first 15 minutes, gaining three shots, all of which were blocked in traffic. The second quarter was a near carbon copy of the first, as the Hornets came out inspired and carried play early, but the Eagles responded as the frame advanced. Each team had one shot in the second quarter, as both midfields did a tremendous job of disrupting offensive chances.
Lynchburg again started strong in the third and began to play the majority of the game in its offensive half, outshooting the Eagles, 4-1, in the period. The fourth saw limited chances early, but as the time drew by, each team had a golden opportunity late. The Eagles had a shot saved in traffic with less than three minutes left, and Lynchburg had a one-on-one breakaway with just over one minute left, but UMW senior goalkeeper Tori Winans made a strong save to keep the game scoreless and send it to extra time tied.
In the extra period, the Eagles gained a penalty corner just as a deciding goal was scored, so play continued. Then, four minutes into the overtime, the Eagles turned defense into offense, as senior Makenzie Proffitt possessed the ball from a pass from traffic on the defensive side and carried toward goal. Her pass forward to Scott split two defenders, and Scott maneuvered past the keeper with her shot into the right side of the cage for the game's only goal.
The Eagles led in shots, 14-8, and Lynchburg led in penalty corners, 3-2. Winans made four saves on the day, including two big stops in the final minutes of regulation.
Mary Washington's win is its first over a nationally ranked opponent since October 24, 2015, when UMW knocked off fourth-ranked Salisbury University. The Eagles will face another ranked opponent on Saturday, as they visit 19th-ranked Shenandoah University at noon.
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