Sunday, September 12
Davidson, NC
1 p.m.
Davidson College
(2-3)
3
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1
Bellarmine
(1-4)
1
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4
F
BELL
0
0
1
0
1
Davidson
0
1
2
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Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Field Hockey Wins Home Opener 3-1
9/12/2021 3:24:00 PM | Field Hockey
DAVIDSON — The Davidson field hockey team struck twice in a span of 1:54 in the third quarter Sunday to pull away from Bellarmine and notch a 3-1 victory at Belk Turf Field.
That the two-goal spurt came moments after the Knights had tied the game was significant for Davidson coach Zoe Almquist, who saw her team respond.
"The way we're figuring out how to fight every day is really inspiring to me," she said. "That's a huge transition for our team. We're in a good mental space going into the next segment of the season. It was a great way to start off our homestand and a good set up for conference play."
The Wildcats (2-3) totaled 16 corner attempts, following the 18 of last week's game against Hofstra, and scored off the 12th one, when Anna Sharp scored off an assist from Charlie Kabelac at the 26:07 mark.
"It's really exciting to see," said Almquist. "It's an indication of the attack we've been able to generate."
Just as pleasing to Almquist was the fact the Wildcats did not allow a goal off 10 Bellarmine corner attempts.
"It's really a testament to the work our defensive unit has put in," she said.
Bellarmine scored 37 seconds into the second half on a breakaway, but the Wildcats answered 57 seconds later, first with Abby Pompeo's first career goal, which came on an assist from Macy Curtis.
Then 3:28 into the third, Natalie Naticchia scored on an assist from Pompeo.
Up Next
Atlantic 10 play begins next week, as the Wildcats will host UMass Friday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
That the two-goal spurt came moments after the Knights had tied the game was significant for Davidson coach Zoe Almquist, who saw her team respond.
"The way we're figuring out how to fight every day is really inspiring to me," she said. "That's a huge transition for our team. We're in a good mental space going into the next segment of the season. It was a great way to start off our homestand and a good set up for conference play."
The Wildcats (2-3) totaled 16 corner attempts, following the 18 of last week's game against Hofstra, and scored off the 12th one, when Anna Sharp scored off an assist from Charlie Kabelac at the 26:07 mark.
"It's really exciting to see," said Almquist. "It's an indication of the attack we've been able to generate."
Just as pleasing to Almquist was the fact the Wildcats did not allow a goal off 10 Bellarmine corner attempts.
"It's really a testament to the work our defensive unit has put in," she said.
Bellarmine scored 37 seconds into the second half on a breakaway, but the Wildcats answered 57 seconds later, first with Abby Pompeo's first career goal, which came on an assist from Macy Curtis.
Then 3:28 into the third, Natalie Naticchia scored on an assist from Pompeo.
Up Next
Atlantic 10 play begins next week, as the Wildcats will host UMass Friday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
Team Stats
BELL
DAV
Goals
1
3
Shots
9
17
Shots on Goal
2
10
Saves
7
1
Corners
10
16
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
SHARP, Anna (2)
Assisted By: KABELAC, Charlie
off of corner
26:07
Marit van der Bend (1)
one-on-one break
30:37
POMPEO, Abby (1)
Assisted By: CURTIS, Macy
tapped in lower right
31:34
NATICCHIA, Natalie (2)
Assisted By: POMPEO, Abby
GOAL by DAV NATICCHIA, Natalie, Assist by POMPEO, Abby, goal number 2 for season.
33:28
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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