Coker University's field hockey team emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Maryville on October 20, 2023. The game took place at Coker Athletic Field and lasted for 1 hour and 20 minutes, with an attendance of 77 spectators.
Coker dominated the game from the start, taking an early lead in the first period when Amba Brown scored a goal assisted by Kaiya Sabur. This put Coker ahead 1-0. Despite numerous attempts from Maryville, they were unable to find the back of the net and went into halftime trailing by a goal.
In the third period, Coker extended their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Aleena Januchowksi, assisted by Wibien Dahmen. However, Maryville quickly responded with a goal of their own, scored by Calista Crocker and assisted by Alison Tom, bringing the score to 2-1.
In the final period, Coker sealed their victory with another goal, this time from Kaiya Sabur, assisted by Kelly Naude. The game ended with a final score of 3-1 in favor of Coker.
Coker's goalkeeper, Eve Sekscinski, played a crucial role in the win, making 8 saves throughout the game. Maryville's goalkeeper, Liz Bierhals, made 6 saves but couldn't prevent the goals from Coker.
Coker had a higher number of shots on goal, with 14 compared to Maryville's 15. However, Maryville had more penalty corners, with 6 compared to Coker's 4. Both teams committed a high number of fouls, with Maryville totaling 49 fouls and Coker totaling 53.
Overall, Coker's strong offensive performance and solid defense led them to victory over Maryville. The win improved Coker's record to 2-12 overall and 1-10 in conference play, while Maryville's record dropped to 4-6 overall and 0-0 in conference play.
The game showcased the skill and determination of both teams, providing an exciting match for the spectators in attendance.
