Goal Celebration
1
App State APP (14-6, 6-2 MAC)
3
Winner Miami MIAMI (13-7, 6-1 MAC)
App State APP
(14-6, 6-2 MAC)
1
Final
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Miami MIAMI
(13-7, 6-1 MAC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
App State APP 0 0 0 1 1
Miami MIAMI 1 0 1 1 3

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

RedHawks Claim Fifth Consecutive MAC Tournament Championship with 3-1 Win Over App State

OXFORD, Ohio – On Saturday afternoon the Miami University field hockey team took down Appalachian State University 3-1 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship. The win advances the RedHawks to the NCAA Tournament.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • With less than four minutes remaining in the first quarter, the RedHawks struck first. Paula Peña Martinez scored, taking a 1-0 lead for Miami. She was assisted by Luli Rosso.
  • The RedHawks held their 1-0 lead through the end of the first quarter.
  • Through a back-and-forth second quarter the RedHawks successfully defended eight penalty corners and held their 1-0 lead through the end of the half.
  • Under three minutes into the third quarter, Peña Martinez scored again, doubling the RedHawks' lead to 2-0. She was again assisted by Rosso.
  • Miami held the 2-0 lead through the end of the quarter.
  • With just under 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Peña Martinez scored again, earning herself a hat trick and giving the RedHawks a 3-0 lead.
  • The Mountaineers grabbed a goal with just over six minutes left in the quarter, shortening their deficit to 3-1.
  • The RedHawks held their lead through the end of the competition, winning 3-1. This is Miami's fifth consecutive MAC Tournament Championship.
  • Named to the MAC All-Tournament Team were Peña Martinez, Rosso, Jenna Kirby and Macy McHale. Kirby was also named the MAC All-Tournament MVP.
 
UP NEXT:
The win advances the RedHawks to the NCAA Tournament. Matchups for that tournament will be released during the selection show on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m.
 
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