ELMIRA — Carey Stelmack put New Paltz ahead with 9:12 remaining in the first half, but Elmira then scored two unanswered goals, en route to a 2-1 win in field hockey on Saturday afternoon.
All the scoring occurred in the first half. Jamie Ring tied the score with 8:10 left, and Beth Beaulieu provided the game-winner for the (4-10) Soaring Eagles, who are also in their first varsity campaign, just over a minute later.
Liz Clarke (26 saves), meanwhile, had another stellar performance in goal for New Paltz, which is now 1-12.
The Hawks return to action with a match at Misericordia at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
COLLEGIATE FIELD HOCKEY
Elmira 2, New Paltz 1
First Half: NP – Carey Stelmack (Lisa Taub) 25:48; E – Jamie Ring (Sarah Vogel) 26:50; E – Beth Beaulieu (Erin Stevens) 27:54.
Second Half: No scoring.
Shots on Goal: NP 7, E 15.
Penalty Corners: NP 11, E 7.
Goalie Saves: NP (Liz Clarke) 26, E (Megan Mooney) 5.
Team Records: New Paltz 1-12, Elmira 4-10.
