Gophers Extend Win Streak to Five, Longest Since 2015

TOWSON, Md. - Senior Kaitlyn Bucci scored two goals for the Goucher College field hockey team as the Gophers extended their win streak to five in a 2-0 victory against Marian University (Wis.) Saturday morning at Beldon Field.

• Marian (3-2) outshot the Gophers (5-1) 6-3 in the opening frame.
• Goucher goalie Katie Bloom and Sabre netminder Emilee Clarey each made three saves.

• Goucher scored their first goal of the game 4:17 into the second quarter as Bucci put home a rebound of her initial shot that was stopped by Clarey.
• The Gophers outshot Marian 7-0 in the second stanza and led 1-0 at the break.

• The Gophers put a pair of shots on goal in the third and had three shots total.
• Bucci had all three Gopher shots in the frame.

• Bucci doubled the Goucher advantage 3:34 into the final frame.
• With just under five minutes remaining, the Gophers were awarded a penalty stroke.
• Clarey stopped Bucci's stroke attempt.

• Goucher outshot the Sabres 17-6, including 14-0 after the first quarter.
• Clarey, totaled 13 saves in the game, while Bloom made three saves. 
• The hosts took 12 penalty corners to the Sabres one.
• Bucci led the Gophers with 12 shots, while Madison Usher and Annie Bennett had two apiece.
• The Gophers extended their win streak to five games, their longest since a seven-game win streak during the 2015 season.
• Goucher has also shut out its last four opponents, outscoring them 10-0.
• First-year Gopher head coach Megan Callahan improved to 5-1 at the helm.

• Goucher is idle until next Saturday, September 21, when it travels to Wilkes University to open Landmark Conference play at 1 pm.
• The Gophers return home Tuesday, September 24, entertaining Hood in a 4 pm game at Beldon Field.