Tribe Field Hockey Loses in Overtime to Kent State, 3-2

W&M's Ginny Sutton Scores Pair of Goals

08/31/02

NORFOLK, VA - William and Mary’s field hockey team lost to Kent State, 3-2, in overtime this afternoon at Foreman Field in Norfolk in the season-opening game for both teams.

The Tribe jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half, on a pair of goals by sophomore forward Ginny Sutton (Richmond, VA). Sutton’s first score was an unassisted goal seven minutes into the game. Her second came 19:27 into the game, as she took a pass from senior midfielder Kristen Southerland (Virginia Beach, VA).

Kent State came back in the second half, however, holding W&M scoreless, while tying the game at two. Kristen Clayton scored 2:26 into the second half and Kristen Johnson recorded a goal with 21:53 remaining in regulation. KSU’s Tess Meuleman won the game for the Golden Flashes on a penalty stroke just 32 seconds into the overtime period.

W&M junior goalkeeper Claire Miller (Virginia Beach, VA) made three saves in the game, while KSU’s Jessica Creeden stopped five shots.

The Tribe returns to action tomorrow afternoon for another neutral-site game at Foreman Field, taking on Michigan State at noon.