Box Score Dallas, Pa. – The Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey team led by two goals early, had a game-winning goal in overtime waived off, then scored the game-winning goal in the second extra session in a wild 3-2 victory Wednesday night against Misericordia.

With the win, the Ducks improved to 12-5 on the season (4-1 in conference), and more importantly, clinched a home game in the semifinals of the MAC Freedom Tournament; Misericordia fell to 2-4 in the conference and 6-11 overall.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Ducks came out on fire, scoring on their first two shots of the match inside the first 10 minutes. First, it was Sarah Korczukowski, who showed remarkable control, dribbling through and around several defenders to mere inches in front of cage before knocking it home less than 90 seconds in.

Next, it was Emily Smart, who tapped home a ball played just in front off a feed from Gabi Moroney just shy of the 10-minute mark.

Misericordia got a goal back in the second quarter, then leveled the contest midway through the fourth, with the Ducks unable to capitalize on any of their four penalty corners or four shots on goal during that stretch.

Less than a minute into overtime, Stevens scored what appeared to be the winning goal, but it was waived off after referees ruled it had gone in off a player's foot. The Red and Gray took five more shots in the first 10-minute extra session, holding the Cougars to a single opportunity.

In double overtime, from just in front of its own goal, Stevens quickly played the ball across midfield and toward the Misericordia cage. Moroney took full advantage of a mistake by the Cougar defense, firing one shot that was saved, but the rebound deflected right back to her and, seeking her eighth goal over her last seven matches, the junior did not miss, burying the winner.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Ducks have now won five straight against the Cougars and lead the all-time head-to-head 5-1.
• Stevens finished the night with 63 goals for the season, the program's highest total in a single season since the 2013 team scored 76 (both the 2023 and 2014 teams had scored 61).
• Goalkeeper Lily Wierzbicki finished with six saves, her highest total since a 12-save performance against Washington and Lee back on September 28.

FROM THE FIELD
"What a crazy win!! Credit to Misercordia for coming out with a fantastic gameplan that put us outside of our comfort zone. Happy with our effort and work ethic and excited to see what this team can do!" - Head Coach Meredith Spencer-Blaetz.

UP NEXT
The Ducks wrap the regular season on the road Saturday against King's (Pa.), and will face a to-be-determined opponent at home on Wednesday, November 6 in the MAC Freedom semifinals.