SECTION IV FIELD HOCKEY: SVEC DOWNS OWEGO, 2-1 (2019-09-16)
Tioga County Sports ReportOWEGO — SVEC scored a pair of first-half goals, then held off Owego to post a 2-1 victory here Monday evening.
The Eagles picked up their initial goal in the game's early minutes as Jaylene Noviello scored on an assist from Taya Sousa at 27:14.
Taya Sousa would tally the game-winning goal on an assist for Cora Sousa with 4:18 remaining in the half.
The Indians would find the back of the cage with 5:23 left in the game on Jillian Rollison goal.
In collecting their second straight win, the Eagles (2-3) held a 12-4 advantage in shots on goal and a 3-1 edge in penalty corners.
Sarah Haskell registered another solid game in goal, making 10 saves for Owego (1-5). SVEC's Bella Young had three saves.
SVEC hosts Moravia Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.while Owego will get another crack at the Eagles Friday in Spencer at 4:30 p.m.
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IN PHOTO 1: Owego's Jillian Baumbach (L) and SVEC's Ryleigh Clark. ... PHOTOS BY TIM TAYLOR