STANDISH, Maine – Senior goalkeeper Kimberley McLaughlin (Lewiston, Maine) recorded a career-high 20 saves as Saint Joseph's College (7-9) fell to Endicott College (13-4), 2-1, in non-conference field hockey action at the SJC Athletics Complex on Monday evening.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Endicott took an early lead when Abby Antonelli scored off an assist from Elena Govoni at 3:20. The Gulls doubled their advantage at 19:07, as Madison Barwood finished a feed from Lily Johnson.
The Monks answered just eight seconds later. Freshman Chloe Masse (Oakland, Maine) netted her fifth goal of the season off an assist from junior Katie Yeaton (Farmington, Maine), cutting the deficit to 2-1.
McLaughlin kept Saint Joseph's within a goal throughout the second half, turning away all 14 shots she faced on target after intermission. She made 10 saves in the third quarter alone and added four more in the fourth, but the Monks were unable to find the equalizer.
TEAM STATS:
Endicott held the advantage in shots (31-2), shots on goal (22-2), and penalty corners (14-2) in the non-conference contest.
THE KEEPERS:
McLaughlin stopped 20 of the 22 shots she faced over 60 minutes, posting a .909 save percentage in her career-best performance.
Endicott goalkeeper Faith Minickene made one save to earn the victory.
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:
Saint Joseph's is now 3-14 all-time against Endicott. The Gulls also claimed last season's meeting, 8-1, in Beverly, Mass.
NEXT!
Saint Joseph's hosts Regis College in a GNAC contest on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 PM at the SJC Athletics Complex.
