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LANCASTER, PA - Laura Ford used a Melanie Thompson pass to score with two minutes left in the game to defeat Franklin & Marshall 1-0 in Centennial Conference field hockey. The first half was a battle to gain momentum as both teams struggled to find their offense. McDaniel recorded six first half shots,while the Diplomats recorded five. Jenny Lindner (Sr., Northport, NY/ Friends Academy) recorded three saves in the first half to keep the score tied 0-0 going into halftime. The start of the second half was much like the first as neither team was able to get started. McDaniel would capitalize on a loose ball in front of the net when Melanie Thompson found Laura Ford who deposited the ball into the net with two minutes left on the clock to take a 1-0 lead and the win. The Diplomats return to action on October 29 when they travel to Gettysburg College. Game time is set for 3 p.m. McDaniel (14-2, 5-1 CC) 0 1 1
Franklin & Marshall (7-7, 3-3 CC) 0 0 0 Goals: MC - Laura Ford 68:37
Assists: MC - Melanie Thompson
Goalie Saves: F&M - Jenny Lindner, 4 (70 minutes)
MC - Becky Arnold, 7 (70 minutes)
Shots: MC 11, F&M 9 Penalty Corners: MC 9, F&M 11
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