Tribe Field Hockey Defeats Towson, 5-1

W&M’s Jordan Steele Scores Twice in Tribe’s Sixth Straight Win

10/12/03 3:11PM

WILLIAMSBURG, VA - William and Mary’s field hockey team won its sixth consecutive game overall and fourth straight against a Colonial Athletic Association opponent, as the Tribe defeated Towson, 5-1, this afternoon at Busch Feild. W&M’s record improves to 9-3 (4-1 CAA), while the Tigers drop to 6-7 (0-4 CAA).

Senior forward Jordan Steele (Williamsburg, VA) opened the Tribe’s scoring, taking a pass from junior forward Sue Taylor (Virginia Beach, VA) on the right side for a goal in the 33rd minute. That would be all in the half for W&M, despite peppering the goal with 14 shots in the period.

It wasn’t long into the second that the Tribe struck again, as sophomore midfielder Shannon Karl (Centreville, VA) passed from the corner to senior midfielder Kelly McQuade (Doylestown, PA), who sidestepped a defender and knocked in her eighth goal of the season in the 43rd minute. Less than seven minutes later, W&M took a 3-0 lead, as Steele launched a shot from just inside the circle for her second goal of the game, and team-leading 10th of the season. In the 53rd minute, freshman forward Gina Cimarelli (Oak Hill, VA) scored the first goal of her career, just minutes after entering the game for the first time. McQuade took a close shot that was saved by the keeper, but Cimarelli was there to fight for the rebound and sent it through, giving the College a 4-0 lead. Towson scored its goal in the 61st minute on a penalty corner goal by Jessica Burkhardt, with an assist from Brandi Franks. The Tribe attack ended with less than eight minutes left in the game, as Karl took a pass from McQuade and knocked it home for her first goal of the season.

W&M outshot the Tigers, 21-9, and had a 12-6 penalty corner advantage. For Towson, Loren Wolf started the game in goal, making eight saves and allowing four goals. Christina Armer played the final 12:44, making one save and allowing a goal. W&M senior keeper Stacey Gaenzle (Lancaster, PA) made three saves without allowing a goal in the first 54:31, then gave way to sophomore Heather Kibbee (Leucadia, CA), who made two stops and allowed one score. Each team had one defensive save, as W&M sophomore Anna Davis (Richmond, VA) and Towson’s Jess Auge each prevented a goal.

The Tribe returns to action next Sunday, October 19, with a road game against current No. 4 Duke at 1:00 PM.

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