Field Hockey Drops Close Match

POUGHKEEPSIE — Freshman goalkeeper Liz Clarke made 17 saves to lead a strong New Paltz effort against Vassar College’s well-established squad, and forward Kelly Anderson had her second goal in as many matches, as the Hawks lost 3-1 in their second-ever field hockey match on Wednesday afternoon.

The game was scoreless for the first 23 1/2 minutes, before Brooke Gentile put Vassar (1-0) on the scoreboard. Teammate Beth Pierson made it 2-0 at the half on an assist by Kristine Austin with 3:45 remaining.

Ten minutes into the second half, Anderson, last year’s Mid-Hudson Athletic League Field Hockey Player of the Year at Kingston High, scored on a pass from Meredith Herfel. Vassar added its final goal, scored by Annie Ferrell, with 8:47 left in regulation.

New Paltz plays at Drew University at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

COLLEGIATE FIELD HOCKEY

Vassar 3, New Paltz 1

First Half: V – Brooke Gentile (–) 11:19; V – Beth Pierson (Kristine Austin) 3:45.

Second Half: NP – Kelly Anderson (Meredith Herfel) 25:18; V – Annie Ferrell (Emily McLaughlin) 8:47.

Shots on Goal: NP 4, V 16.

Penalty Corners: NP 0, V 16.

Goalie Saves: NP (Liz Clarke) 17, V (Jessica Babb) 3.

Team Records: New Paltz 0-2, Vassar 1-0.