Temple University Athletics
# 13 RICHMOND EDGES TEMPLE FIELD HOCKEY, 2-1, IN OVERTIME TO CLAIM FIRST PLACE IN A-10
10.24.03 | Field Hockey
Richmond, VA - Richmond sophomore Allie Howard scored the game-winning goal, in overtime, to lift #13 Richmond to a 2-1 win over Temple on Friday afternoon at Crenshaw Field. The win improves the Spiders' record to 14-2 overall, and 5-0 in the Atlantic 10 Conference while the Owls fall to 9-8 (4-1 in A-10). Five of Temple's eight losses have been to teams ranked in the Top 15 while 15 of the Owls' 17 games have been decided by one goal this season.
After a scoreless first half, junior Laura Hur put Richmond on the board first with a goal at 36:53, after Temple goalie Erin Conroy reflected a shot by freshman Inge van Bogerijen.
The Owls responded when Monica Jiao scored on a penalty shot at 67:14 to send the game into overtime.
In overtime, Howard scored at 75:52 when her shot swept past Conroy and into the corner of the goal, ending the game.
Conroy had four saves on the day while Richmond keeper Michelle Swartz recorded one save in the contest.
Richmond out-shot the Owls, 13-4, and held an advantage in penalty corners, 10-3.
Temple will next visit Georgetown in a non- conference game on Sunday, October 26 at 12:00 p.m.
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