KEENE, N.H. — The Roger Williams University field hockey team erupted for two fourth-quarter goals to rally past Keene State College, 3-2, on Tuesday afternoon at the Owl Athletic Complex. Coming off a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime victory over Conference of New England rival Endicott, the Hawks continued their momentum, extending their win streak to three games and improving to 11-5 overall and 3-1 in conference play.
Fast Start in Keene
Keene State opened the scoring at the 3:50 mark of the first quarter, but the Hawks responded just 51 seconds later as Eva Wood (Sandwich, Mass.) found the back of the net to even the contest at 1-1.
Roger Williams generated several scoring opportunities throughout the opening quarter, recording six shots and earning two penalty corners. The Hawks continued to pressure the Owls in the second quarter, but neither team was able to break the tie before halftime.
Owls Regain the Lead
Following a scoreless second quarter, Keene State regained the advantage at 42:14 when Lucy Dickenson converted a pass from Meghan Daileanes to give the Owls a 2-1 lead heading into the final 15 minutes.
Hawks Erupt for Two Fourth-Quarter Goals
Facing a one-goal deficit entering the final quarter, Roger Williams erupted offensively, recording 15 shots and scoring twice in the final four minutes to complete the comeback.
The Hawks found the equalizer at 56:01 when Lexi Yost (Swansea, Mass.) finished a feed from Libby Corsetti (Arlington, Mass.) to bring the score to 2-2.
With the game hanging in the balance, the Hawks kept the pressure on. At 59:17, Wood delivered the decisive goal, converting a pass from Brodie Loveland (West Milford, N.J.) to give Roger Williams a 3-2 lead with less than a minute remaining.
The Hawks held on through the final seconds to secure their third consecutive victory and their 11th win of the campaign.
By the Numbers
Roger Williams finished with a commanding 26-12 advantage in shots, putting 20 attempts on target compared to four for Keene State. The Hawks also earned six penalty corners, while goalkeeper Meili Raspante (Cotuit, Mass.) recorded two saves in the victory.
Wood led the way with two goals, including the game-winner, while Yost added the other tally. Loveland contributed an assist on the decisive goal, and Corsetti assisted on Yost's fourth-quarter equalizer.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Hawks return to Bayside Field on Thursday, October 22, for a Conference of New England showdown against Hartford. Opening whistle is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Bristol, R.I.
