Mountaineers defeat Central Michigan in Sunday Matchup

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The App State Field Hockey team defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 2-1 on Sunday.
 
The Mountaineers (5-3, 2-0 MAC) never trailed in Sunday's matchup, with Lise Boekaar and Darby Reyburn finding the back of the cage.
 
Although the game was moved due to weather from Hurricane Helene, it was still a memorable day for the Mountaineers, as Reyburn found the back of the cage for the first time in her collegiate career.  
 
How it Happened
 
1st: The Mountaineers dominated the bulk of the offensive possession, tallying 15 shots in the period to Central Michigan's (3-7, 0-3 MAC) zero. Both teams would end the period scoreless, as App State forced 11 saves from Central Michigan goalkeeper Coletta Beeler in the period.

2nd: It was more of the same in the second, as the Mountaineers forced eight shots in the period to Central Michigan's one. Lise Boekaar scored the first goal of the game from a penalty stroke, giving the Mountaineers a 1-0 lead in the second. Central Michigan's Pauline Klep scored late in the period, tying the game at one going into halftime.

3^rd: The Mountaineers held firm in the third period, applying offensive pressure to the Chippewas in the period. App State forced seven corners and four saves in the period. Reyburn found the back of the cage from a Boekaar pass, scoring the first goal of her career.
 
4^th: The final period was scoreless for both teams, as neither App nor Central Michigan forced a penalty corner. The Mountaineers still tallied four shots in the period, testing the goalkeeper twice. The Mountaineers finished Sunday's game defeating Central Michigan 2-1.
 
Match Notes
Goals
App: Boekaar (1), Reyburn (1)
CMU: Klep

Assists
App: Boekaar (1)
CMU: Lane (1)
 
Winning Goalie – Claire Grenis (5-3): 2 saves, 1 goal allowed  
Losing Goalie – Coletta Beeler (3-4): 18 saves, 2 goals allowed
 
Up Next
The Mountaineers will travel to Davidson tomorrow to face off against Bellarmine at noon. Tomorrow's matchup is making up Friday's game that was canceled due to weather.