Eagles Turn Back Gophers, Clinch Spot in Playoffs
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Goucher found itself in the role of spoiler today when it took on Juniata in the final game of the season, knowing a win could keep the Eagles out of the Landmark Conference playoffs.
Eagles Turn Back Gophers, Clinch Spot in Playoffs
Dircks, Manheimer Finish with Combined Total of 12 Saves
November 1, 2008
HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Goucher found itself in the role of spoiler today when it took on Juniata in the final game of the season, knowing a win could keep the Eagles out of the Landmark Conference playoffs.
But on this particular day, there was no denying the Eagles, who earned their spot in the playoffs with a 6-0 victory over head coach Warren Prestwich's Gophers (4-14, 0-6 Landmark).
The Eagles (7-12, 3-3 Landmark) scored four goals off of 16 shots in the first half, taking a 1-0 lead on a goal by Paula Price at 13:14. The remaining goals in the first half were scored by Molly Snyder at 21:14, Kara Buda at 27:04 and Caitlyn Bowman at 31:21.
In earning the shutout for Juniata, goalie Abby Funk was tested only one time and made a save on a shot by Katie Skojec (Columbia, Md./Hammond) in the second half.
For Goucher, goalies Chloe Dircks (Williamstown, Mass./Williston Northhampton) and Micki Manheimer (Falmouth, Maine/Falmouth) made a combined total of 12 saves.