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sadie cook dribbles the ball past a pair of albright defenders during a game in 2024
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Winner Penn State-Harrisbur PSHARRIS (8-3)
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Gwynedd Mercy GWYNEDD (2-11)
Winner
Penn State-Harrisbur PSHARRIS
(8-3)
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Final
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Gwynedd Mercy GWYNEDD
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Penn State-Harrisbur PSHARRIS 1 2 0 0 3
Gwynedd Mercy GWYNEDD 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Wraps Up Non-Conference Play With Win at GMU

GWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa. - Penn State Harrisburg's field hockey team wrapped up the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 3-0 shutout victory at Gwynedd Mercy on Wednesday evening, Oct. 9. 

Sadie Cook had a multi-goal outing, while Natalie Rocuskie recorded three total points thanks to a marker and an assist. Goalkeepers Macenzie Mulholland and Nisa Kece, along with the defensive unit also beared down, keeping the Griffins off the board despite seven shots on frame. 

Rocuskie got the scoring started just four minutes into the contest, corralling a long pass from Alexis Nasuta and backhanding her attempt past GMU goalkeeper Kelly Weaver early in the opening quarter for what proved to be the game-winning tally.

The Lions (8-3) doubled the advantage less than a minute into the second period when Cook got to a blocked shot and put her rebound attempt into the back of the cage to make it 2-0. The visitors added an insurance tally before the half was through when Rocuskie found a streaking Cook for a breakaway goal with 1:31 left before the break.

After halftime, Mulholland, Kece, and the back line worked hard to protect the lead, allowing just four shots on goal in the final 30 minutes, all of which were turned away by Penn State Harrisburg's goalkeepers to preserve the blank sheet. 

NOTABLES

- Penn State Harrisburg finishes the fall with a 7-3 record in non-conference play.

- The shutout victory is the fourth of the season for the Lions. 

- Rocuskie's goal was her team-leading sixth of the year. She also leads the squad with 18 total points. 

- After her multi-goal effort, Cook now has five markers on the fall.

- Nasuta's assist was her second helper of the season. 

- Penn State Harrisburg outshot the Griffins 16-10 overall and 10-7 in shots on goal.

- Mulholland made five saves, while Nece made two stops to preserve the shutout. 

WHO'S NEXT?

The Lions return to conference play when they host United East opponent St. Mary's (Md.) on Saturday morning.

STAY CONNECTED 

Fans can keep up with Penn State Harrisburg Athletics all season long on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Youtube using the handle @pshbgathletics.

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