September 29, 2007

Castleton dismantles Elms College 8-0 on homecoming weekend

Castleton, VT-The Castleton State College field hockey team won for its fifth straight and eighth out of nine games, defeating Elms College 8-0.

Castleton controlled play from the outset, earning its first penalty corner just minutes into the game. The Spartans would rack up 19 penalty corners on the afternoon, while holding their guests to none.

Kayla Blank opened the scoring 18:29 into the game on an unassisted scramble in front of the net. Elms College goalie, Katelyn Wasgatt turned away a pair of shots before Blank was able to slip the game winner past. Blank would follow that up just under fifteen minutes later when she converted after taking a penalty corner, and sending home a goal off a Calla Taft shot.

Sarah Flore scored the third Spartan goal of the first half with under one minute to play, deflecting one of Blank’s shots past Wasgatt.

Castleton would tack on five more goals in the second half, as Wasgatt was under pressure all game. The junior goalie recorded 13 saves for 1-9 (0-3 NAC) Elms College.

Molly Fraher and Marie Amaral would each score two in the second half as Castleton ran away with the homecoming win. Trishia Fellows added the eighth and final goal with a blast from just inside the circle.

With the win Castleton improves to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play. The Spartans will play host to Union College on Tuesday in a 4:00 pm non-conference affair. Elms College is on the road on Thursday, traveling to Becker for a 4:00 pm NAC tilt. [Box Score]

Coaches' Player of the Game: Calla Taft

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