Box Score THE FACTS
Randolph-Macon (1-0) 2, McDaniel (0-1) 0
What: Non-Conference field hockey opener
When: Friday, Aug. 31
Where: Ashland, Va.
THE SKINNY STORY
After a scoreless first half, Randolph-Macon scored in the 45th and 56th minutes for a 2-0 win over McDaniel.
THE LEADERS
• Paige Ford (Edgewater, Md./South River) made a career-best 17 saves in goal for the Green Terror.
• Jensyn Koontz (Hampstead, Md./North Carroll) took a pair of shots to lead the offense.
FOR THE FOES
• Elizabeth Jacobs broke up the shutout off a penalty corner in the 45th minute.
• Erin Barringer doubled the lead just over 11 minutes later.
THE REST OF THE STORY
• The teams played a scoreless first half despite a 17-3 advantage for the Yellow Jackets.
• The game was interrupted by a 30-minute lightning delay just after Randolph-Macon took a 2-0 lead.
THE INSIDE STORY
• The 17 saves were the most in a single game by any goalkeeper on the McDaniel roster.
• Randolph-Macon finished with advantages of 35-4 in shots and 19-0 in penalty corners.
NEXT UP
McDaniel returns to action at home against Wesley on Sunday. Game time is 11 a.m.