For the third-straight year, GoASU.com is counting down Appalachian State University athletics' 30 most memorable games, matches and meets from the 2011-12 academic year. This year's countdown began on Wednesday, July 4 and will continue until Thursday, August 2, the day before the ASU football hits the practice field for the first time to unofficially open the 2012-13 campaigns.

Be sure to check GoASU.com each day to relive all of the Mountaineers' most lasting memories of an exciting and successful 2011-12.

Allaband's Two Goals Lead ASU to Victory

Sept. 23, 2011

RADFORD, Va. - A pair of goals from senior Kelly Allaband gave Appalachian State field hockey its first win of the season as they defeated Radford, 3-2, under the Friday night lights; and also earned its first win at Radford, Va in school history.  

The Highlanders (4-5, 0-1 NorPac) struck first when Courtney Poole scored just under the 10 minute mark.  Mountaineers (1-6, 1-0 NorPac) responded quickly, in the 12th minute, when Allaband scored her first goal of the season off a rebounded penalty corner shot by co-captain Hannah Martin. 
Sophomore Brooklyn Shearer netted a goal from an assist by freshman Dana Wetmore to give Appalachian a 2-1 at halftime.

The Mountaineers increased their lead when Allaband lifted the ball over the goalkeeper to score her second goal of the game off a penalty corner pass from Casey Lammando during the 41st minute. 

The Highlanders closed the gap to 3-2 on penalty stroke goal by Lynsey Daughtrey.  Radford put on a last second surge but were stopped by the Mountaineers' stellar defense to earn their first win at Radford.  Senior goalkeeper Bridgette Street tied her season-best with 10 saves.

The Mountaineers return to action on Sunday for their home-opener against Robert Morris at Kidd Brewer Stadium at noon.

GoASU.com's Most Memorable Moments of 2011-12
30. Field Hockey 3, Radford 2 — Sept. 23, 2011