McLaren Tallies a Hat Trick
Oct 24, 2009
LANCASTER, Pa. -- It was senior day for the Franklin & Marshall Field Hockey team, but it was a sophomore that stole the show. Allison McLaren picked up her first career hat trick leading the Diplomats to a 4-0 victory over Muhlenberg in Centennial Conference (CC) field hockey action. The Diplomats improve to 8-7 (4-5 CC) while the Mules fall to 8-7 (4-4 CC).
McLaren's first goal came at 25:54 when she weaved through the Muhlenberg defense and put the ball just out the reach of the keeper. McLaren struck again six minutes later when she put back a shot by Chelsey Talhelm at 31:44. In the 39th minute, McLaren collected her own rebound for her third goal in the half. Allison Bauer put F&M up 4-0 in the 49th minute when received a pass from Eileen O'Reilly for the one-timer.
The Diplomats dominated on offense firing off 15 shots while their defense limited the Mules to just seven. F&M held a nine to five advantage in penalty corners.
F&M's seniors were recognized before the game. Seniors Paulette Cutruzzula, Stolle Singleton and Naomi Stone played their last Saturday regular season game at Tylus Field.
Stone earned her seventh win of the season, collecting three saves. The Mules Kristen Dorenburg took the loss. Dorenburg stopped four shots and falls to 8-7.
Franklin & Marshall returns to field on October 28th when the Diplomats host York at 7pm.
Muhlenberg (8-7, 4-4 CC) vs. Franklin & Marshall (8-7, 4-5 CC)
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
Muhlenberg.......... 0 0 - 0
Franklin & Marshall. 2 2 - 4
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 25:54 F&M Allison McLaren (6) (unassisted) - Weaved through a few defenders, shot past goalie
2. 31:44 F&M Allison McLaren (7) (Chelsey Talhelm) - Talhelm shot wide, rebounded by McLaren from right side
3. 38:10 F&M Allison McLaren (8) (unassisted) - scored off her rebound
4. 48:54 F&M Allison Bauer (5) (Eileen O'Reilly) - Pass from middle knocked in by Bauer
Shots: Muhlenberg 7, Franklin & Marshall 15
Saves: Muhlenberg 4 (Kristen Dornenburg 4), Franklin & Marshall 3
(Naomi Stone 3)
