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Field Hockey

Quakers Win Second Straight to Start Season

RICHMOND, Ind. The Earlham College field hockey team won its second match in a row on Saturday as the Quakers posted a 2-1 victory over Transylvania University on Comstock Field.

The Pioneers (0-1) took an early lead with a goal at 6:58 and held the advantage until late in the period.

Earlham's Kate Birdsall tied the match with a score at 34:24. Christine Ferguson had an assist on the play.

In the second half, the Quakers scored the game-winner when Emilia Asante found the goal at 57:57.

The Quakers had a 6-5 edge in penalty corners, while Transylvania led 6-3 in shots. Emma Treece had three saves for the Quakers.

Earlham (2-0) goes on the road for the first time Wednesday as the Quakers visit Ohio Wesleyan University. The North Coast Athletic Conference contest begins at 4:30 p.m. p.m.

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