CANTON, NY (
nazathletics.com) - Despite recording 45 shots on goal, the Golden Flyers trailed 1-0 heading into the third period against SUNY Canton on Friday afternoon. Senior
Allie Zack found the equalizer late in the period to force overtime, where neither team scored as the game resulted in a 1-1 tie. Goaltender
Mia Gonsalves stopped 26 of 27 shots to help the Golden Flyers earn the tie.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The teams played a scoreless first period, with Nazareth generating 11 shots on goal. Gonsalves made five saves to keep SUNY Canton off the scoreboard through the opening 20 minutes.
- With six and a half minutes remaining in the second period, SUNY Canton broke the deadlock to take a 1-0 lead. The Golden Flyers continued to generate opportunities but could not put one past the Canton goalkeeper.
- After plenty of chances on net in the third period, Allie Zack's wrist shot from the point deflected off the goaltender's glove and trickled in, tying the game at 1-1 with 3:58 remaining. Freshman Jessica Bobiles picked up the assist on the play.
- Neither team found the back of the net in overtime, as the game resulted in a tie. The Golden Flyers recorded five shots during that period.
GAME NOTES:
- Allie Zack recorded her first goal of the season, marking the 20th of her career.
- Freshman Jessica Bobiles picked up her first career point, assisting on Zack's goal.
- Nazareth outshot SUNY Canton, 45-27.
- The Golden Flyers finished with 37 faceoff wins compared to 25 for SUNY Canton.
UP NEXT:
The Golden Flyers will head to SUNY Potsdam for a 3 p.m. matchup tomorrow, October 31st against the Bears.
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