Wake Forest University
Michigan
Wake Forest Field Hockey Downs Michigan, 2-1
8/28/2005 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
Aug. 28, 2005
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- - The Wake Forest field hockey team outshot Michigan 22-7 en route to a 2-1 victory in the final game of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, Sunday afternoon in Iowa City, Iowa. With the win, the Demon Deacons improve to 2-0 on the season and increase their non conference winning streak to 54.
Despite Wake Forest taking the first six shots of the game, Michigan's Katie Morris put the Wolverines up 1-0 at the 21:53 mark. Answering back less than four minutes later junior Kristi Harshman tied the score off a penalty corner. Juniors Lauren Crandall and Jamie Whitten were credited with the assists.
Entering the second half, the two teams traded shots for the first 10 minutes. Taking a corner at the 53 minute mark, senior Maeke Boreel and Crandall both took shots on goal but it was freshman Michelle Kasold that knocked the ball in putting Wake Forest ahead. Not allowing the Wolverines any more attempts on goal, the Demon Deacons took the final game of the tournament, 2-1.
Junior goalkeeper Kristina Gagliardi recorded four saves on the day, while Michigan's Beth Riley closed the day with 14. Wake Forest took seven corners to Michigan's two.
Wake Forest will return to action on Sunday, Sept. 4 to host Indiana at Kentner Stadium. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
