RC Stays Unbeaten With Shootout Win Over St. Mary's

RC Stays Unbeaten With Shootout Win Over St. Mary's

The Basics

Score: Roanoke 2 | St. Mary's (Md.) 1 (PS)
Records: Roanoke 5-0, St. Mary's (Md.) 2-4
Location: St. Mary's City, Md. 

The Lead: Roanoke rallied for a 2-1 victory in penalty strokes over St. Mary's (Md.) on Saturday afternoon. 

How it Happened

  • St. Mary's got a goal from Kara Feidelseit at the 31:27 minute mark to give the Seahawks the lead just before halftime.
  • The score remained that way until the 51:26 mark when Roanoke's Lauren Heffron evened the game up at 1-1 with an unassisted goal.
  • Both teams played the final 18 minutes of regulation and two overtime periods without anyone being able to score. 
  • RC went first in the shootout and its first and third shooters, Julie Van Marken and Kaylin Stenson, each scored to lead the Maroons to their fifth straight victory.
  • Roanoke held a 15-14 edge in shots for the game, while SMC had an edge in penalty corners 12-10. 
  • Emma Clark made five saves on the day, including two in the second half and three in overtime. 

Up Next: Roanoke will be back in action at home on Tuesday when it hosts Bridgewater at 7:00 p.m.