Temple University Athletics
Temple Field Hockey Downs Louisville
9.14.99 | Field Hockey
Philadelphia (Sept. 11) - The Temple field hockey team defeated Louisville, 1-0, in the first game of the 1999 Temple Invitational today at Geasey Field.
The Owls' Jill Polmateer (St. Johnsville, N.Y./Johnstown) scored the winning goal off a touch pass by Jess Jaworski (Voorhees, N.J./Eastern) with 8:36 remaining in the game. Goalie Serene McGrath (Cinnaminson, N.J./Little Flower) recorded her first shutout of the season by making eight saves for Temple.
The Cardinals' missed their best scoring chance early in the second period when Lainey Habeeb's shot on a corner deflected off the post. Goalie Colleen Finn had seven saves for Louisville. Temple will compete against North Carolina tomorrow in the championship game at 1:30 p.m., while Louisville will take on Michigan State in the consolation game at 11:00 a.m..
Scoring by Period 1 2 F
Louisville 0 0 0
Temple 0 1 1
Scoring: 1 TU 8:36 Jill Polmateer
Goalkeeping: Saves: TU - Serene McGrath 8; Louisville - Colleen Finn 7.
Team Stats:
Shots on Goal: TU - 7; Louisville - 8.
Corners: TU - 7; Louisville - 4
Defensive Saves: TU - 0; Louisville - 0.
NORTH CAROLINA FIELD HOCKEY DEFEATS MICHIGAN STATE
Philadelphia (Sept. 11) - The North Carolina field hockey team defeated Michigan State, 5-2, in the second game of the 1999 Temple Invitational today at Geasey Field.
The Tar Heels' Katie McDonald scored the winning goal off a penalty corner breaking a 2-2 tie with 5:55 remaining in the game. Abby Martin, who scored two goals on the day, tied the game with a unassisted tally with 21:53 to play in the first round game. Goalie Amy Tran had four saves for North Carolina.
The Spartan' Debbie White and Maureen Halstead each scored once for Michigan State. Goalie Mireille Evans had 19 saves for the Spartans. North Carolina will next play Temple tomorrow in the championship game at 1:30 p.m., while Michigan State will take on Louisville in the consolation game at 11:00 a.m..
Scoring by Period 1 2 F
Michigan State 1 1 2
Temple 1 4 5
Scoring: 1 MSU 20:03 Debbie White
1 UNC 1.4 Abby Martin
2 MSU 24:30 Maureen Halstead
2 UNC 5:55 Katie McDonald
2 UNC 5:07 Jana Topel
2 UNC Time Expired Abby Martin
Goalkeeping: Saves: UNC - Amy Tran 4; MSU - Mireille Evans 19.
Team Stats:
Shots on Goal: UNC - 26; MSU - 4.
Corners: UNC - 14; MSU - 2
Defensive Saves: UNC - 0; MSU - 0.
