Wake Forest University
(7-8)
Richmond
(5-11)
No. 17 Demon Deacons Post 4-1 Victory in Road Finale at Richmond
10/24/2021 1:38:00 PM | Field Hockey
Wake Forest produced a pair of goals in each half to secure their seventh win of the season.
RICHMOND, Va. - The No. 17 Wake Forest field hockey team earned a 4-1 victory versus Richmond on Sunday afternoon in their final road game of the 2021 season.
Wake Forest (7-8, 1-4 ACC) offense started out fast, jumping out to a 2-0 lead after first half goals from Eleanor Winants (seven minute-mark) and Maggie Dickman (16-minute mark).
After Richmond (5-11, 4-2 A-10) opened up the second half with their first goal on their first shot attempt of the match, the Deacs rattled off two more unanswered goals from Dickman and Brooke McCusker to secure the 4-1 victory in their final non-conference match of 2021.
Dickman's two goals set a new career high for the junior from Louisville, Ky. This season, Dickman has netted six goals, which is also a good career best and good for third on the Demon Deacons.
Ball movement was key to Wake Forest's offensive success as Ashley Hart, Brooke McCusker and Grace Delmotte all dished out assists on the Demon Deacons' first three goals.
Overall, 11 Demon Deacons combined to outshoot Richmond by a tally of 23-4, with 17 of Wake Forest's shot attempts being on goal.
Sophomore goalie Tori Glaister started in her 20th-consecutive game in goal for the Deacs, facing just one shot on goal. Sloan Isen made her second appearance at goalkeeper for Wake Forest as the junior replaced Glaister just before the 56-minute mark.
How It Happened
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The Demon Deacons opened up the offense in the match at the six-minute mark as Elisha Evans attempted a shot following the Deacs' first penalty corner.
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Less than a minute later, Eleanor Winants gave the Deacs a 1-0 lead as the senior fired a shot into the back of the net.
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10 minutes into the match, Brooke McCusker took a shot, but it traveled wide.
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This marked the final offensive threat by ethier squad for the remainder of the first frame.
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Overall, Wake Forest outshot the Spiders 3-0 in the opening 15 minutes of play.
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Maggie Dickman doubled Wake Forest's advantage to 2-0 one minute into the second period after tipping the ball in off a pass from McCusker.
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Wake Forest dominated possession throughout much of the first half, holding advantages in almost all offensive categories.
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The Deacs outshot the Spiders 12-0. Eight of Wake Forest's shots were on goal.
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Additionally, Richmond did not receive a penalty corner in the opening 30 minutes, while Wake Forest took three.
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The Spiders got on the board just 31 seconds into the second half, cutting into Wake Forest's lead (2-1).
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This was Richmond's first shot attempt of the match, as well as their only shot on goal.
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Moments later, Wake Forest responded as Maggie Dickman scored off an assist from Grace Delmotte to give the Deacs a two-goal advantage again (3-1).
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Richmond received their first penalty corner of the match at the 42-minute mark as Wake Forest's defense denied their offensive threat.
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Over the final two minutes of the third period, Wake Forest's offense was aggressive, attempting three shots as well as taking their fifth and final penalty corner of the contest.
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All three shots were saved by Richmond's goalie.
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McCusker added to the Wake Forest advantage with an unassisted goal with just under nine minutes remaining in the match to clinch the 4-1 victory.
Quotables
Head Coach Jennifer Averill - "Today's productivity was a complete team effort. We had better decision making, movement and more grit, which set up greater opportunities in the final third. I'm very proud of this group and their response from Friday's performance."
Up Next
Wake Forest welcomes Boston College in their regular season finale on Friday, Oct. 29 at 4:00 p.m. on RSN inside Kentner Stadium. Prior to the match, the Deacs will honor five seniors for their contributions to the Wake Forest field hockey program.
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Team Stats
Eleanor Winants (2)
Assisted By: Ashley Hart
shot from top of the circle
7:20
Maggie Dickman (5)
Assisted By: Brooke McCusker
put in the rebound off of shot
16:08
HYATT, Madi (3)
Assisted By: FRANK, Lindsey
GOAL by UR HYATT, Madi, Assist by FRANK, Lindsey, goal number 3 for season.
30:31
Maggie Dickman
Assisted By: Grace Delmotte
GOAL by WAKE Maggie Dickman, Assist by Grace Delmotte.
31:07
Brooke McCusker (3)
Assisted By: Nat Friedman
unassisted from the top of circle
51:39
