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

Saturday, November 5

Oxford, Ohio

2 p.m.

Miami University

(13-7, 6-1MAC)

#1 Miami vs. #3 App State

(14-6, 6-2MAC)

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
App State	0	0	0	1	1
Miami	1	0	1	1	3

11/5/2022 4:05:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

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.