WASHINGTON, Pa. (September 15, 2018)  – Freshman Emily Franco made seven saves but Washington & Jefferson scored on the final play of regulation to defeat the Stevens Institute of Technology Field Hockey team 1-0 Saturday afternoon in an Empire 8 Conference game at Cameron Stadium.

Over the final ten minutes of regulation, Franco made three saves as the Presidents put heavy pressure on the Ducks, earning six penalty corners. Over the final 3:04, Washington & Jefferson earned four penalty corners alone, with the final one called right as time expired to end the second half. 

The Presidents' Rachel Buyan began the game-winning play, taking the penalty corner from the right of the cage. Sophomore Allison Buffenbarger had a chance to break up the final play, but the ball bounced over her stick to Alana Boyd, who sent to ball towards the cage. A scramble ensued with the ball caroming to Buyan who pushed the ball beyond the reach of Franco's outstretched arms into the corner of the cage for the winning score.

The setback evened Stevens record at 3-3. Washington & Jefferson moved to 1-0 in E8 play and remained a perfect 5-0 on the season.

Inside the Numbers

• Washington & Jefferson held a 12-4 advantage on shots, including an 8-4 edge in shots on goal.
• Stevens earned five penalty corners and held the Presidents to just one over the first 60 minutes of the contest.
• Sophomore Skylar Migliaccio led the Ducks with two shots on goal.

Unsung Heroes

• Stevens back line held the Presidents to a season-low matching one goal.

From the Sidelines

• "We started out a little sleepy today and couldn't make some key adjustments to the uncontrollables. We will regroup this week to continue in the Empire 8 next weekend."

Up Next

• Field Hockey travels to Radnor, Pennsylvania for a non-conference contest with Cabrini University on Sept. 19.
• The Cavaliers defeated the Ducks 2-1 in Hoboken last season.
• Live stats and video links are available at StevensDucks.com

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