WORCESTER, Mass.—
Julia Carbone scored the game-winning goal at the 6:05 mark of the first overtime period, lifting the top-seeded Assumption University field hockey over the No. 5-seeded Bentley University 3-2 in the Northeast-10 Conference Semifinals, Thursday evening at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium.
THE BASICS:
Score: No 1. Assumption University 2, No 5. Bentley University 1
Records: Greyhounds (17-3, 15-0 NE10), Falcons (11-9, 9-5 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Greyhounds and Falcons played a defensive semifinal, with not much developing in the first quarter. The scoreless tie was broken when
Elle Murray put Assumption in front with a brilliant deflection goal off a high-velocity assist from
Mia Salah from outside the scorer's circle. Bentley responded in the final minute of the half when Emma Halas scored a redirect-goal herself.
Tied 1-1 at halftime, the third quarter was equally tense. The Hounds regained the lead off a corner when
Julia Carbone was setup by Salah and
Callie Beauparlant. Assumption nearly held the 2-1 lead the rest of the way. Bentley's Gracie Moore scored a crucial goal in the 57th minute to tie the match at 2-2 with under three minutes remaining.
Heading into 7v7, sudden death overtime, one unforgettable moment separated Assumption from a chance at the NE10 Championship. That moment was seized by
Julia Carbone when she put home a lob-pass assist by Salah to spark the celebratory dogpile.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- Carbone's two goals were her ninth and tenth of the season.
- Salah assisted every Greyhound goal. She has ten goals and 13 assists on the year. At 33 points, she is two points away from tying her career-high of 35 in 2021.
- Tonight was Assumption's second overtime win of the season.
- Bentley commands the all-time series 48-18-1
UP NEXT:
- No 1. Assumption University vs. No. 3 Saint Anselm's College, Sunday, November 10, 1:00 pm.
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