Nanticoke Trojanettes Edge Delaware Valley Warriors 2-1 in Overtime

Emma Brown scored 9 minutes, 42 seconds into overtime to lift the Nanticoke Trojanettes to a 2-1 win over the Delaware Valley Warriors in Wyoming Valley Conference - Division 2 field hockey action.

Nanticoke improved to 7-4 overall and remained perfect in conference play at 7-0. Delaware Valley fell to 4-3-1 overall and 4-1-1 in the conference, the next closest team to Nanticoke in the division standings.

Madison Falkowski opened the scoring for the Trojanettes just 2:48 into the first quarter, giving Nanticoke an early 1-0 lead that held through three quarters. Delaware Valley answered in the fourth quarter when Savannah Liz scored off an assist from Haleigh McHugh at the 11:04 mark, tying the game at 1-1 and forcing extra time.

The Warriors controlled much of the possession and shot totals, outshooting Nanticoke 10-7 for the game. But the Trojanettes made the most of their opportunities, particularly on penalty corners, where they held a 10-8 edge over Delaware Valley.

In goal, Nanticoke's Monska made 9 saves, while Delaware Valley's Luciano turned away 5 shots. Both keepers were tested throughout the afternoon, with Monska's performance proving decisive in keeping the Warriors off the scoreboard until the final quarter.

Delaware Valley's tying goal set up a sudden-death overtime period, and it was Brown who delivered the game-winner for Nanticoke just before the 10-minute mark of the extra session, sealing the 2-1 victory for the Trojanettes.

The win keeps Nanticoke undefeated in Wyoming Valley Conference - Division 2 play through the first round of matchups, while Delaware Valley remains in position as the closest pursuer in the division standings.

Player of the Game: Emma Brown (Nanticoke Trojanettes) Game-winning goal in overtime (9:42)

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