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Sarah Marshall
Mike Slade
9
Akron AKRON 0-1
10
Winner Presbyterian PC 2-1
Akron AKRON
0-1
9
Final
10
Presbyterian PC
2-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT F
Akron AKRON 4 5 0 9
Presbyterian PC 5 4 1 10

Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | | Thad Palmer

Marshall's Golden Goal Gives PC a 10-9 Win Over Akron

Clinton, S.C. - Sarah Marshall scored the golden goal thirty seconds into the first overtime period off an assist from Kelly Hyman as the Presbyterian College women's lacrosse team triumphed over Akron, 10-9, on Friday night at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The Zips won the draw control, but Hyman caused a turnover in the midfield and passed the ball to Marshall who scored a one-on-one chance to seal the victory.

Final Score: Presbyterian 10 - Akron 9
Location: Bailey Memorial Stadium (Clinton, S.C.)
Records: PC (2-1), Akron (0-1)

Scoring the Game
Akron appeared to seize the momentum in the second half with three unanswered goals over four minutes that saw the visitors take a 9-6 lead with 10:48 to play. Kara DiClemente struck first with a free position goal at 7:58 to get the crowd back into the game. Madison Berg and DiClemente then struck with two more free position goals just 46 seconds apart to tie the game at 9-9 with 5:08 to play. The Zips' Abby Lerch saved a free position attempt from Abby Edmisten in the final minutes as both defenses stood tall and extra time was needed.

Akron's Abby McMullen recorded her game-leading seventh draw control to start overtime. However, Hyman then forced a turnover on the ensuing pass to gain possession for the Blue Hose near the restraining line. Her pass found a streaking Marshall who converted the one-on-one opportunity and gave Presbyterian College it's first overtime victory in program history.

The Zips took an early 3-1 lead before Presbyterian College went on a 4-0 run with goals from Hyman, DiClemente, Marshall and Edmisten to take a 5-3 lead with 4:52 left in the first half. Akron's Kaitlyn Morris scored in the final minute to make it a 5-4 game at halftime.

By the Numbers
- Akron held a slight edge in shots, 26-24, but shots on goal were tied, 18-18.
- Presbyterian gathered more ground balls, 26-21, while Akron collected more draws, 15-6.
- The big edge was PC scoring four man-advantage goals compared to one for Akron.
- The Zips were 0-4 on their free position shots, while PC converted 5-of-8.
- Kayla Koch made one save in 11:59 of playing time to earn the victory in relief of Heidi Shafer who made eight saves in 48:31.

Notables
- Presbyterian has started the year at 2-1 for the first time since 2014.
- The Blue Hose last played an overtime game on April 20, 2016, against Gardner-Webb.
- Tonight's victory was the first overtime victory in program history.
- Sarah Marshall extended her goal streak (13 games) and point streak (18 games).
- Madison Berg extended her goal streak (six games).
- The game was the first game in the inaugural season for Akron women's lacrosse.

Up Next
Presbyterian completes its four-game homestand on February 23 by hosting VCU in a 1 pm matchup at Bailey Memorial Stadium.
 
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