GALLOWAY, NJ – The University of Scranton field hockey team fought hard and forced overtime, but fell to Stockton University 3–2 in a thrilling penalty shootout following a tied battle at Stockton Turf Field on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Stockton 3, Scranton 2 (Penalty Shootout)
• Records: Scranton (4-2), Stockton (3-3)

How it Happened

• Stockton struck first in the second quarter with a deflected shot from Carlee Thompson at 25:42, assisted by Kirsten Bailey. The Ospreys extended their lead early in the third quarter with Bailey's penalty corner blast at 50:06.
• Scranton mounted a late comeback in the fourth quarter, as Kiera Lamb scored her first goal of the season at 52:14 on a rebound, followed by Olivia Dougherty's goal at 59:33, shoveling in a loose ball to even the score and force overtime.
• The intense match remained deadlocked through the overtime periods, sending the teams into a penalty shootout. Stockton ultimately prevailed in the shootout to earn the victory, 3-2.

Top Performers

• Kiera Lamb – First goal of the season (52:14)
• Olivia Dougherty – First goal of the season (59:33)
• MacLean Thuermer – Recorded 9 saves, played a pivotal role in keeping Scranton in the match

Inside the Box Score

• Shots: Scranton 21 (15 on goal), Stockton 21 (11 on goal)

• Saves: Scranton 9, Stockton 13

• Penalty Corners: Scranton 10, Stockton 20

Up Next

• Scranton returns home to Weiss Field on Tuesday, September 16, to host King's College at 7:00 PM.