THE GAME FACTS
Score: #12 Lynchburg 3, Roanoke 1
Location: Salem, Va.

The Short Story:  The Roanoke field hockey team scored early in the first quarter and had the lead at the half, but nationally-ranked Lynchburg scored three goals in the second half to escape Kerr Stadium with a 3-1 ODAC win. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Grace Vernarelli found Lindsey Keyes right in front of the box at 3:29, who fired a goal to give the Maroons a 1-0 lead.
• Despite the Hornets controlling the ball most of the first quarter and split time in the second, Roanoke maintained the 1-0 lead going into halftime.
• Just 40 seconds in the second half, Lynchburg leveled the match at 1-1. Five minutes later LYN scored what became the game-winner and added a third goal at 51:41 to put the game out of reach.
• The Maroons had a chance with five seconds remaining to get it back to a one goal game with a penalty stroke, but the Hornets made the save before running out the clock.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Lynchburg took 13 shots in the first quarter to just two for Roanoke, but could not score.
• Overall, the Hornets had 33 shots to the Maroons' 12.
• Madison Wingerter tied her career-high in saves with 13, while playing all 60 minutes in the box.

UP NEXT

• Roanoke plays its final regular season home game on Saturday, Oct. 21 when it welcomes Shenandoah to Kerr Stadium. Game time with the SU Hornets is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.