Box Score RICHMOND, Ind. — The Earlham College field hockey squad took Denison University into overtime Friday on Comstock Field, but the Quakers came up on the short end of a 4-3 decision.

The Quakers got off to a quick start in the North Coast Athletic Conference match when Christine Fergusonscored at 5:17. Kate Birdsalladded a goal at 7:49 to give Earlham a 2-0 lead.Denison (4-3, 3-2) scored two goals later in the first half to tie the contest by intermission.

The Big Red scored at 41:30 to go on top 3-2. Earlham quickly responded when Cassie Gage scored at 42:29 with Birdsall assisting on the play.

In the extra session, Denison scored the game-winner at 80:08. Earlham goalkeeper Emma Treece had seven saves. Earlham held a 21-19 edge in shots, but Denison led 15-13 in penalty corners.

The Quakers (2-3, 0-3) entertain Transylvania University Saturday. The non-conference contest gets underway at 1 p.m.

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