Northwestern University Athletics
Field Hockey Defeats Miami
6/21/1999 12:00:00β―AM | Field Hockey
September 11, 1998
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern senior forward Wendy DeFord (Chula Vista, Calif./Hilltop) had a goal and an assist as the Wildcats defeated the Miami Redhawks, 2-1. NU recorded both of its goals in the opening period. DeFord found the back of the cage with 16:51 left. Wildcat freshman Nicole Smith (Warnbro, Western Australia) recorded her first collegiate goal off a penalty corner for a 2-0 Northwestern lead. The Redhawks controlled play throughout much of the second half, but managed just one goal midway through the period. NU senior goalkeeper Schoen Liebert (Malvern, Pa./Villa Maria Academy) made seven saves in the victory.
Scoring by Periods 1 2 F Northwestern 2 0 2 Miami (Ohio) 0 1 1First Half Scoring: 1. NU Wendy DeFord (Annie Scuilli, 16:51). 2. NU Nicole Smith (Shannon West and Wendy DeFord, 8:53). Second Half Scoring: 1. MU Christen Stoll (Amanda Sokolow, 14:51).
Shots: MU 13, NU 6 Penalty Corners: MU 9, NU 4
NU Goalies: Schoen Liebert (7 saves, 1 goals allowed, 70:00 minutes)
MU Goalies: Marie Vaughn (3 saves, 2 goals allowed, 35:00 minutes) Lisa Rodelo (0 saves, 0 goal allowed, 35:00 minutes) Kenzie DeVito (one defensive save)
Attendance - 116
Updated Records: Northwestern 2-2, Miami 3-1
NEXT NORTHWESTERN MATCH: Mon., Sept. 14, vs. Dartmouth - 1 p.m. - Lakeside Field
