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| Nicki Hunt |
A strong defensive effort, led by sophomore goalkeeper Nicki
Hunt’s career-high 22 saves, keyed The College of Wooster’s
8-5 victory at Wittenberg University on Wednesday (April 7),
as the Scots improved to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the North Coast
Athletic Conference.
The win sets up a showdown with rival Denison University (4-4,
2-0 NCAC) this Friday afternoon at Wooster. The Scots and Denison
have won the last five NCAC championships.
On Wednesday, Wittenberg held a 32-21 shot advantage, but
Wooster never trailed on the scoreboard and was ahead by multiple
goals during the final 18:59.
One big offensive surge by the Scots proved to be the difference
in the low-scoring affair. During a 5:17 stretch early in the second
half, Wooster scored three goals, including two from Helena
Iaquinta, to take a 6-3 lead.
Iaquinta finished with a hat trick, Megan Sward scored
two goals and assisted on another, and Ashley Arnold produced
a one-goal, one-assist game to lead the Scots.
Kari Thomas had two goals in the loss, while Wittenberg
goalie Clare Bucheit made 12 saves.
The Denison-Wooster contest, which will give one squad the
early edge on top seeding for the NCAC Tournament, is slated to
begin at 4:30 p.m. |
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