Field Hockey Triumphs Over Quinnipiac in Overtime, 1-0

Sunday, October 15

New York, N.Y.

1:00 PM

Columbia

QUINNIPIAC

Field Hockey Triumphs Over Quinnipiac in Overtime, 1-0

10/15/2006 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey

By: Columbia University Athletics

The Columbia field hockey team came into today's non-conference match-up with Quinnipiac needing a win. One minute into overtime, the Lions got a particularly golden goal from senior Kim Branich, assisted by first-year Christine Buszczak to get the victory they were looking for.

Quinnipiac held a steady shot and corner advantage well into the second half, but Columbia goalie Gena Miller had six saves in the game to keep the Bobcats off the scoreboard.

Quinnipiac's goalkeeper Jenna Grossman, made five saves late in the second half to ward off Columbia's offensive threat. The teams finished regulation almost dead even, with Columbia holding a one-penalty corner advantage (7-6), but trailing in shots (10-9).

Quinnipiac controlled the opening touch and attempted to advance the ball, but Megan Davidson made a key tackle and advanced the ball to a charging Buszczak. Buszczak controlled the ball on a break-away and found Branich just right of center outside the 16. Branich charged in and hesitated just as the goalie came out of the cage to slide and shot into the open goal.

It was Branich's second goal of the season and her first golden goal.

The Lions improved to 5-8, while Quinnipiac dropped to 6-8.

The Lions return to action on Friday, October 20, when they host Dartmouth at 1 p.m.