W&M Field Hockey Defeats Delaware in Double OT, 3-2

Ann Ekberg Scores Tribe's Last two Goals

10/25/02

NEWARK, DE - William and Mary’s field hockey team won its fifth consecutive game, defeating Delaware, 3-2, in double overtime this evening at Rullo Stadium. The win improves the Tribe’s record to 8-7 (4-1 CAA), while the Blue Hens fall to 7-9 (1-3).

The Tribe took a 1-0 lead into halftime on senior midfielder Kristen Southerland’s (Virginia Beach, VA) goal with just over five minutes to go in the opening period. Delaware scored two straight goals in the second half, holding a 2-1 lead late into the game. Senior forward Ann Ekberg (Virginia Beach, VA) tied the game for the Tribe, scoring with less than 10 minutes left in regulation.

Neither team scored in the first overtime period and the game appeared to be headed to penalty strokes when Ekberg struck again, scoring her third game-winning goal in a row off of a feed from Southerland with less than four minutes in the second extra frame.

W&M outshot the Blue Hens, 12-11, and held a 12-7 advantage in penalty corners. Tribe senior goal-keeper Claire Miller (Virginia Beach, VA) made eight saves in the game.

The Tribe returns to action Sunday with a road game against Towson at 1:00 PM.