September 12, 2000

ETOWN DEFEATS MESSIAH, 2-1, IN HOME OPENER

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- Elizabethtown made its first home game on its Sofsport all-weather field a memorable one, defeating Commonwealth Conference rival Messiah 2-1 in overtime.

It was Etown's first victory against Messiah since 1991, and the 990th win of head coach Yvonne Kauffman's combined field hockey, basketball and tennis coaching career.

After a scoreless first period, Messiah broke the stalemate with when Alison Harris scored on an assist from Jess Brandt with 21:37 remaining in the second half.

Etown forward Beth Purcell (Lancaster, PA/Penn Manor) tied the game with a goal with 19:31 remaining in regulation time on an assist from Barb Wirtz (Selinsgrove, PA/Selinsgrove).

Etown won the game when Mandi Ewing (McClure, PA/West Snyder) scored on a penalty shot 8:11 into overtime.

Elizabethtown (2-1 overall, 1-1 Commonwealth) returns to action at home Saturday, September 16 against Bridgewater. Game time is 1:00 p.m.

at Elizabethtown, Pa.
Elizabethtown 2, Messiah 1
Messiah                   0   1   0 — 1
Elizabethtown (2-1, 1-1)  0   1   1 — 2

Second Half:
MC—Alison Harris (Jess Brandt), 21:37
EC—Beth Purcell (Barb Wirtz), 19:31

First Overtime:
EC—Mandi Ewing, 6:49 remaining

Shots: EC 22, MC 9. Corners: EC 11, MC 7. Goalie Saves: Kate VanValkenburgh (EC) 9, Kristen Hegar (MC) 16.