Swarthmore College Athletics

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The No. 24 Swarthmore College field hockey team wrapped up an unbeaten week with a 4-0 victory over Gettysburg College on Saturday. The Garnet improved to 3-0 in the Centennial Conference, posting their fourth shutout of the season.

The Garnet rallied for four second-half goals in a dominant final 30-minutes. Annika Hoyer, Nina Wiggins, Magdelana Jordan and Gabriella Vasquez all scored for the Garnet. EmmaKate Derrick also collected her first collegiate point with an assist on the team's third goal. 

Josie Sarno collected four saves to earn her fourth shutout of the season. She has allowed just one goal in her first three Centennial Conference matchups. 

Swarthmore held a 13-7 shot advantage with a 8-4 edge in corners. The Garnet made the most of their shot opportunities, registering 11 attempts on cage. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Sarno and the Garnet defense fought off an early push from the Bullets. The rookie goalie made a save in the sixth minute, while a second-chance opportunity was fired wide. Hoyer put a shot on goal in the quarter, but was turned away in a scoreless period. 

- Jordan and Anna Schwartz had attempts saved in the second period, while Sarno added another stop. The Garnet held a 3-1 shot advantage in the quarter while attempting the only corner of the stanza. 

- Swarthmore broke open the scoring with two goals in the third period. Hoyer stole a goal in the 36th minute after intercepting a pass and then ripping a breakaway opportunity past the goaltender. Wiggins then added on in the 39th minute, redirecting an outstanding centering pass from Erin Coyle. The Garnet defense stood strong in the period and did not allow a single shot on goal. 

- The Garnet carried momentum into the fourth quarter with two more insurance goals. Jordan tipped home a pass from Derrick in the 52nd minute, while Vasquez added on with a score in the 55th minute. Libby Castle made an excellent play to beat a couple defenders, while Vasquez muscled a shot through a wall of defenders for the team's fourth goal.  


GARNET LEADERS
Goals: Hoyer, Wiggins, Jordan, Vasquez 1
Assists: Castle, Derrick 1
Shots: Jordan, Hoyer 3
Saves: Sarno 4

UP NEXT
The Garnet (7-3, 3-0) travel to No. 8 Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday.