Field Hockey Scores Early, Often In Win Over Express

(AURORA, N.Y.) – The regular season win streak remained intact and reached 21 games as Wilson handled Wells on Saturday afternoon. The scoring took place early and often as the Phoenix scored eight of their 11 goals in the first half.

The Basics

Scores: Wilson 11, Wells 0

Venue: Wells College

Records: Wilson 2-0, Wells 0-1

How It Happened

• The first goal came early as Paige Ney (Fr., Biglerville, Pa. / Biglerville) scored just 45 seconds into the game after taking a an assist from Brea Kelso (So., Shippensburg, Pa. / Shippensburg). Ney wasn't done as she made the score 2-0 just under seven minutes later. Abigail Rosenberry (Sr., Shippensburg, Pa. / Shippensburg) made it 3-0 in favor of Wilson at the 10:05 mark of the first quarter.
• The second period was the best offensively for the Phoenix as they slipped five by the goalkeeper. Rosenberry added her second of the day just under two minutes into the frame. Kelso also found the back of the goal with Elizabeth Landon (Fr., West Grove, Pa. / Avon Grove) providing a helper. Kelso added her second just 77 seconds later. Emma Bounds (So., Carlisle, Pa. / Boiling Springs) closed the frame with the final two goals, the last of which beat the halftime buzzer.
• In the third, Ney added another pair to give her four on the day with Kelso and Landon each adding another assist. Bounds also scored the hat trick and closed out the scoring for the day.

Inside The Numbers

• Wilson outshot Wells 44-3 overall on the day. Of those 33 were on goal.
• All three of the Express' chances were on target. Allyson Shindler (Sr., Manchester, Pa. / Northeastern) made two of the saves, while Emerson Grimes (So., York, Pa. / Central York) provided the third. Together they joined Emmalee McCracken (Jr., Jonestown, Pa. / Northern Lebanon) to secure the second shutout in as many games to start the season.
• Corners also heavily favored the Black and Blue by a 7-1 margin.

Up Next
The road trips continue for the Phoenix and they will head to McDaniel for their next contest. They'll take on the Green Terror on Tuesday with a 7 p.m. start.