MAHWAH, N.J. (August 31, 2018) – Senior
Regan Littell snapped a 2-2 tie early in overtime to lead the Stevens Institute of Technology Field Hockey team to a 3-2 victory over Ramapo College Friday evening at the Ramapo Athletic Center.
Senior
Hannah Silvestri and sophomore
Skylar Migliaccio also scored for the Ducks, who improved to 4-1 all-time against the Roadrunners. The win snapped Stevens' eight-game losing streak in season openers. The Ducks' last victory in a season opener occurred on September 1, 2009, when Stevens defeated Haverford College, 3-2.
Jessica Cacoso scored twice and Samantha Stolker made 10 saves for Ramapo, who fell to 0-1.
Turning Point
- Following a defensive save that thwarted a Ramapo possession, sophomore Skylar Migliaccio earned a penalty corner.
- Stevens extended the possession and junior Michaela Thompson fed Littell for her first goal of the season.
- The marker was the third career game-winner for the Arnold, Maryland native and her first since registering the deciding goal in a victory over Utica on September 24, 2016.
Inside the Numbers
- Stevens finished with a 21-5 advantage on shots, including a 14-5 edge in shots on net.
- The Ducks held a remarkable 14-3 edge in penalty corners.
- Freshman Emily Franco made a pair of saves in her collegiate debut.
- Silvestri led all players with six shots, including four shots on net.
Unsung Hero
- Sophomore Anna Cooper recorded a defensive save on Victoria Ewanis' shot in overtime. The save was the fourth career defensive save for the Oceanport, N.J. native .
From the Sidelines
- "I was proud of the way the team pushed through today and continued to fight to the end of the game."
- "We progressed nicely with some good passes and a lot of players stepped up in their roles."
- "Today's outcome was great, but [now] we have our sights set on Sunday."
Up Next
- Stevens welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus to the DeBaun Athletic Complex Sunday morning for the program's home opener.
- The Devils edged the Ducks, 3-2, in overtime in 2017. The teams have played to a one-goal finish in each of the last three seasons.
- Live stats and video links are available at StevensDucks.com
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