HENNIKER, N.H. – Junior Brooke Farquhar scored two goals—including the game-winner with just over two minutes remaining in regulation—to propel the Colby-Sawyer College field hockey team to a thrilling 2-1 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) victory over in-state opponent New England College on Wednesday evening at Don Melander Field.
Rapid Recap:
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Both teams traded early chances under the lights, with sophomore goalkeeper Sophie Krauss turning aside three first-quarter shots to keep the Pilgrims off the board.
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Colby-Sawyer broke the deadlock at the 24:28 mark of the second quarter. Sophomore Jillian Fredette collected possession in the circle and dished a pass across to Farquhar, who buried her 22nd goal of the campaign to give the Chargers a 1-0 advantage going into halftime.
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New England College responded late in the third period. At 41:45, Adelaide Kelly set up Kylee Henriquez for the equalizer, leveling the contest at 1-1 heading into the fourth frame.
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With overtime looming, the Chargers generated a late attacking surge. In the 58th minute, Fredette connected once again with Farquhar, who finished at 57:47 for her second tally of the night to secure the dramatic 2-1 victory.
Inside the Numbers:
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Farquhar powered the offense with her sixth multi-goal performance of the fall, elevating her GNAC-leading totals to 23 goals and 54 points.
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Fredette recorded a two-assist outing, setting up both Charger goals to push her season assist total to 15
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Krauss turned in a standout effort between the pipes, racking up seven saves across 60 minutes of action to earn her 14th victory of the season.
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Colby-Sawyer held a 7-5 edge in penalty corners.
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With the victory, Colby-Sawyer improves to 14-1 overall, extends its winning streak to nine consecutive games, and remains unblemished in GNAC play at 8-0.
Up Next:
The Chargers (14-1, 8-0 GNAC) return home to Sally Shaw Veitch Track & Field on Saturday, October 24, hosting Elms College for Senior Day in another conference tilt with game time set for 12:00 PM.
