WASHINGTON – The Georgetown field hockey team defeated Sacred Heart 3-2 in overtime in its home opener on Friday afternoon at Cooper Field. With the victory, the Hoyas improve to a record of 1-2, while the Pioneers fall to 0-3 for the year.

How it Happened

• The Hoyas were the first to score with a goal by Sophie Towne, assisted by Emma Van Der Veen and Elena Leahy off a penalty corner. The goal marked a season first for both players.
• The Pioneers followed up in the second quarter with a goal off a penalty corner scored by Mira Poelzer and assisted by Lizzie Mendrzycki.
• The third quarter was scoreless, despite the Hoyas registering three shots and three penalty corners.
• The Blue & Gray took the lead in the fourth quarter with a goal by Emma van der Veen off a penalty corner. Van Der Veen was assisted by Vivienne Trumpbour and Elena Leahy.
• In the last seconds of regulation, the Pioneers persisted with three penalty corners, ultimately pushing one in by Emma Brayford, sending the game into overtime.
• The Hoyas took the win after a hard-fought battle with a penalty stroke scored by Vivienne Trumpbour in the last three minutes of the sudden victory period.

Of Note

• Emma van der Veen accrued four shots in the match, with Sophie Towne and Vivienne Trumpbour registering three each.

Up Next

The Hoyas will play again Sunday, September 4, as they host Queens University of Charlotte at noon on Cooper Field. Live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.