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FH 10/13/26
Photo Courtesy of Hannah Wilbur '26
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Me.-Farmington UMF (3-10)
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Winner Plymouth St. PSU (4-9)
Me.-Farmington UMF
(3-10)
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Final
3
Plymouth St. PSU
(4-9)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Me.-Farmington UMF 0 0 0 0 0
Plymouth St. PSU 2 0 1 0 3

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Falters at Plymouth State

Plymouth, N.H. - The University of Maine at Farmington field hockey team was shut out by Plymouth State University, 3-0, on Tuesday afternoon in non-conference action at Panther Field. Plymouth State opened up a two-goal advantage in the opening quarter before adding an insurance goal in the third quarter to secure the victory.

The Records:

Farmington fell to 3-9 overall following the loss, while Plymouth State improved to 4-9 overall.

How it Happened:

Plymouth State wasted no time taking the lead, scoring the first goal of the game at the 3:55 mark when Elliana Wing found the back of the cage off an assist from Georgia Coleman to take a 1-0 advantage. Plymouth State continued to threaten offensively, rattling off three shots in succession forcing Farmington goalkeeper Hailey Johnson (Augusta, Maine) to make numerous point blank saves within an eight-second span to keep the Beavers within striking distance. 

The Panthers doubled their lead with just three seconds remaining in the first quarter. Coleman converted on a penalty corner, assisted by Wing, to give Plymouth State a 2-0 lead heading into the second quarter.
The Beavers looked to respond in the second quarter, earning their first penalty corner of the game at the 26:58 mark. Farmington generated a shot from Gabby Vincentsen (Bristol, Maine), but the attempt was blocked by the Panthers' defense. Plymouth State continued to limit the Beavers' offensive opportunities, and Farmington headed into halftime trailing by two goals, mustering the lone shot attempt.

Farmington came out aggressively in the third quarter, upping their offensive pressure, earning three penalty corners and putting three shot attempts on frame in the opening two minutes and 22 seconds of the quarter. Plymouth State goalkeeper Natalie Merrick turned aside all three attempts to keep the Beavers off the scoreboard. 

The Panthers responded, extending their lead at the 34:53 mark when Lexi Berrettini scored following a blocked shot, giving Plymouth State a 3-0 advantage heading into the final quarter.

Plymouth State's defense held firm in the fourth quarter, limiting Farmington to just one shot and one penalty corner in the fourth quarter to preserve the shutout and secure the 3-0 victory.

Stats of the Game:
  • Shots - Plymouth State 15, Farmington 7
  • Shots on Goal - Plymouth State 6, Farmington 3
  • Penalty Corners - Plymouth State 8, Farmington 6
The Goalkeepers:

Hailey Johnson (Augusta, Maine) started in goal for the Beavers and played the first three quarters, recording three saves. Abigail Herlihy (Nashua, N.H.) played the fourth quarter and did not face a shot on goal. Plymouth State goalkeeper Natalie Merrick played all 60 minutes, making three saves to record the shutout.

UP NEXT

The Beavers return to action on Saturday, October 17th at home against Thomas College in Central Maine Collegiate Field Hockey Conference (CMCFHC) action. Game time is set for 11:00 a.m.
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