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Watson
Isabella Calagna
2
Babson BABSON (8-6)
3
Winner Trinity (Conn.) TRINITY (6-7)
Babson BABSON
(8-6)
2
Final
3
Trinity (Conn.) TRINITY
(6-7)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 OT1 F
Babson BABSON 0 0 1 1 0 2
Trinity (Conn.) TRINITY 1 0 0 1 1 3

Game Recap: Field Hockey | | DeVaux

Watson Calls Game! Bantams Upset No.12 Babson in OT, 3-2

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Trinity College field hockey team stunned No. 12 nationally ranked Babson College in a 3-2 overtime thriller Thursday evening at Robin L. Sheppard Field. After surrendering the equalizer with just over a minute remaining in regulation, the Bantams wasted no time in overtime as Sophie Watson netted the game-winner just 58 seconds into the extra period, securing the upset victory. Trinity improves to 6-7 overall, while the Beavers fall to 8-6 on the season.

How It Happened
  • The Bantams wasted no time getting on the board as Julia Lambert found the back of the cage just three minutes into the opening quarter, assisted by Tatum Stickney and Sophie Watson, to give Trinity an early 1-0 advantage. The goal marked Lambert's second of the season.
  • Babson responded with offensive pressure, registering five shots in the first half, but Trinity goalkeeper Sydney Korkosz turned away three shots to preserve the Bantams' 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
  • The Beavers continued to pressure Trinity in the third quarter, outshooting the Bantams 6-2. Babson's Helen DiGiovanni broke through in the 42nd minute, assisted by Grace Mullaney, to even the contest at 1-1.
  • Claire Griffith scored in the 50th minute with a breakaway 1v1 against goalkeeper Madison Tibbals, marking her second goal of the season and giving the Bantams a 2-1 advantage in the 4th.
  • With just 1:09 remaining in regulation, DiGiovanni netted her second goal of the evening off an assist from Penny Baroni, forcing overtime with the score deadlocked at 2-2.
  • The Bantams wasted no time in the extra period as Sophie Watson scored her first collegiate goal just 58 seconds into overtime, assisted by Ava DiPasquale, lifting Trinity to the 3-2 upset victory over the nationally ranked Beavers.
Inside the Numbers
  • Babson held a 16-6 advantage in total shots, including a 9-3 edge in shots on goal.
  • Sydney Korkosz recorded seven saves in 60:58 minutes of action, including four in the third quarter.
  • Julia Lambert, Claire Griffith, and Sophie Watson each registered a goal for the Bantams.
  • Sophie Watson led Trinity with three points, recording a goal and an assist, while Tatum Stickney and Ava DiPasquale each added an assist.
  • Babson held an 11-1 advantage in penalty corners, while Trinity capitalized on all three of its shots on goal.
Up Next
The Bantams return to NESCAC action Saturday, October 17, traveling to Middlebury, Vermont, to face No. 2 Middlebury College at 11 a.m.
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