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Shana Goldsmith of The University of Scranton field hockey team has been named Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week after scoring four goals this week, including the two goals that sealed the Royals' victory over Susquehanna in the Landmark Conference Championship game.
In the Semifinal match against Elizabethtown, Goldsmith tipped a pass from
Maggie Keys over the goalkeeper and into the cage to give Scranton an early 1-0 advantage. Four minutes later, Goldsmith struck again, racing past three defenders and firing a backhanded shot into the cage for her second goal of the quarter, doubling the Royals' lead to 2-0.
Goldsmith delivered Scranton's two goals in the Landmark Championship game, helping the Royals win their second straight title. On a penalty corner, Keys fired a shot toward the cage that Goldsmith tipped past the goalkeeper for the game's opening goal. Keys found Goldsmith once again in position to redirect it into the cage, making it 2-0 in the third quarter. The Royals held on to win the championship, 2-1.
This marks the second career Scranton Athlete of the Week honor for Goldsmith, who last earned the award in September.
Scranton field hockey will travel to Swarthmore for the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
About Peggy's
The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce. Founded locally in 2012 by Scranton Alumna Peggy Cosgrove, Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce features six flavors and can be found in stores locally and regionally.