Nazareth falls to Washington & Jefferson, 3-2
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WASHINGTON, PA - Washington & Jefferson overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit with three goals during a 17-minute span in the second half to go on and defeat Nazareth 3-2 in Empire 8 field hockey action on Saturday. The Golden Flyers fall to 6-8, 1-4 in the Empire 8. W&J improved to 7-6, 3-2 in the E8.
Nazareth was out-shot by a 15-2 margin in the first half, but
Kelly Flanagan (Fairport) put Nazareth in front at the half after collecting her own rebound and scoring at the 30:51 mark. That was #Flanagan's# team leading seventh goal of the season.
W&J freshman Erin Barno tied the game four minutes into the second half and freshman Jennifer Marabella deflected home a shot by junior Kolbey Seidel six minutes later for a 2-1 lead. Liz Turcik added an insurance goal at the 56:36 mark.
Elise Maryanopolis (Gloversville) brought the Golden Flyers back to within one goal after scoring with 8:26 remaining. She was assisted by Sara Heron (Sweet Home). The Presidents stopped two late penalty corner attempts by Nazareth to secure the win.
W&J held a 23-9 shot advantage as well as a 20-8 advantage in penalty corners.
Kelsey Evans (Penfield) amassed 15 saves for the Golden Flyers while Erin Law (Oxford) was also credited with making two defensive saves for Nazareth. W&J's Shelby Colyer notched six saves in the win.
The Golden Flyers travel to Hamilton College on October 29 for a 6 p.m. game before returning home for their season finale on October 31 against Hartwick at 2 p.m.