PHILADELPHIA -- Michigan freshman Stephanie Hoyer's second goal of the game, with just :39 ticks remaining, proved to be decisive Sunday afternoon at Geasey Field as the Temple (1-3) field hockey team fell to Michigan, 3-2. In a game characterized by solid defense played in the first half, both teams combined to score four goals in the final 15 minutes of the contest.
The Owls got goals from junior Lindsay Holman (6th) and senior Rachel Barber, her first of the season. Despite only recording four shots, the Temple offense kept consistent pressure on Wolverine goalkeeper Beth Reily all afternoon. Holman's goal, the tying tally, came with 13:37 remaining and was set up by a long sideline pass by senior Melissa Fritze. Holman's goal gives her 12 points on the year -- one more than all of last season. After Michigan regained the lead following Hoyer's first goal with 6:33 left, Barber, sprawling to the ground to coral a rebound, slapped one past Reily with just under three minutes to play.
The Wolverines (1-3) struck early when freshman Erin Dallas deposited a feed from junior Mary Fox. Dallas's goal, her first intercollegiate tally, stood as the lead until Holman responded for the Owls. Hoyer's game-winner gave Michigan their first win of the season.
On the defense end, Temple goalkeeper Erin Hanshue saved 13 shots. Senior Dannon Mehaffey recorded two defensive saves while junior Megan Hannahoe registered one.
The Owls continue their six-game homestand next Saturday (9/10) when North Carolina comes to Geasey Field for a 1:00 PM start.
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