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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — The late game action of freshman
Ella Cormier pushed the Warriors to a draw in a heated double overtime match against the University of Maine Black Bears on Thursday.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack Warriors 1, University of Maine Black Bears 1 (2 OT)
Records: Merrimack (0-2-1, 0-0-0 NEC) | Maine (1-0-1, 0-0-0 America East)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass. Â Â
The Summary
- The two teams fought throughout the first half, with the first 45 ending scoreless. Teams were neck-and-neck, as the Warriors posted five shots, while the Black Bears notched four.
- Maine took a 1-0 lead on a free kick goal in the 56th minute, as Tiana Bucknor's kick finished high and right.
- Merrimack jumped for the equalizer in the 81st off of a corner kick. The service by Rebecca Harty was bodied down by Jessica Haskin into the box, where Ella Cormier finished with a sweeping kick in.
Stats & Figures
- Cormier's goal and Haskin's assist were their first points of their collegiate careers.
- Goalkeeper Claire DeFlora finished the contest with 11 shots faced and made eight saves in her third appearance for the Warriors.
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Up Next
Merrimack welcomes St. Bonaventure on Sunday, August 29 at noon to continue the group's non-conference play.
Tickets are available now.
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