Jonathan French
Assistant Director of Communications and Media
jfrench@transy.edu
LEXINGTON, KY - The Pioneers went head to head against Marian University on Saturday at home in another NCAC matchup. After a few strong showings, this was a highly anticipated match.
Transylvania started the first period with a penalty corner and a shot that went just wide from freshman Lucy Cohen. The first ten minutes of the period was completely controlled by the Pioneers. The Pios had three penalty corners, and 4 shots, with two being saved by the Marian goalie. Libby Bringard would begin her day, in the 11th minute with a big save. Marian would score in the 12th minute.
To begin the second period, Transylvania's offense would receive a penalty corner. This led to a shot being blocked. The following minute, Libby Bringard would make another big stop to keep the Pioneers down one goal. The Pioneer defense stood tall in the remaining minutes, blocking a shot and forcing two penalty corners.
The third period started with yet another penalty corner for Transylvania. Minutes later, Marian scored their second goal of the match. Pioneer goalie, Libby Bringard, would have four saves in the third period. Marian scored their third goal second before the 40th minute mark. Transylvania's Emily Long would be close to finding the back of the net in the 42nd minute, but would be stopped by Marian goalie. The final seconds would include a penalty corner for the Pioneers, and a shot by Sophia Sparks being blocked by Marian goalie.
A penalty corner and shot by Transylvania's Maddy Morgan would begin the fourth period. The Pioneers found their first goal of the match in the 52nd minute. Evelyn Bingham scored her first career goal to put the Pioneers down just two goals. Libby would make her final save five minutes left in the match.
Transylvania's Head Coach Natalie Hernandez stated this post game. "Although today was not the outcome we wanted, we had some great things happen throughout the game. Evelyn scored her first career goal and our offense forced multiple offensive corners. We hope to build off this game to continue our season stronger.".
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