TOWSON, Md. – The App State Mountaineers defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 3-1 to close out opening weekend on Sunday.
The Mountaineers once again never trailed, taking control in the second half.
"Really proud of the resilience and effort our team gave today," said head coach Emily Dinsmore. "We had some opportunities on cage that didn't fall our way, but our team stayed united and got the job done. Thankful to be 2-0 on the weekend and we are looking forward to our first home game on Sept. 7.
Frederique Grimbergen,
Lise Boekaar, and
Baylie Phillips all scored in today's matchup, with all goals coming in the second half.
With two assists, Boekaar now has 22 in her career, tying her with Taylor Cimbalist for second all-time. She also ties her single-season assist total of seven from last season, which puts her at tenth all-time in that category.
How It Happened
1st: Both teams were held scoreless. The Mountaineers generated two corners but failed to score on two shots.
2nd: It was more of the same, with the Mountaineers earning three corners and getting one shot on goal but couldn't break the scoreless tie.
Claire Grenis made a save on a penalty corner to keep the Hoyas off the scoreboard.
3rd: Grimbergen broke the scoreless tie late in the period, scoring her first goal of the season, assisted by Boekaar. The Mountaineers kept the pressure on, generating four corners and four shots on goal.
4th: The Mountaineers opened the period with a goal from Boekaar, her third of the weekend, extending the lead to two. Phillips then scored the third goal for the Mountaineers, assisted by Boekaar in a memorable moment that came on her birthday, as App State closed out the game with a 3-1 win.
Match Notes
Goals
App: Boekaar (1), Grimbergen (1), Phillips (1)
GU: Lee (1)
Assists
App: Boekaar (2)
GU: Yodh (1)
Winning Goalie –
Claire Grenis (2-0): 2 saves, 1 goal allowed
Losing Goalie – Ella Fahey (1-1): 7 saves, 3 goals allowed
Up Next
The Mountaineers will return to the High Country to host the Davidson Wildcats next Sunday for the first home game of the season. First touch at the Dr. Jan C. Watson Field at the Brandon & Erica M. Adcock Field Hockey Complex is slated for noon.
