Philadelphia, Pa. - Sophomore forward Christina Patrick scored the lone goal to lead UAlbany to a 1-0 win over Temple in non-conference field hockey action at Geasey Field on Sunday afternoon.

            After a back-and-forth first half of play that led to a 0-0 halftime score, UAlbany took control in the second and got on the board four minutes into the stanza. After the Great Danes were unable to capitalize on a penalty corner, Suzy Clephane gathered the ball and passed across to Patrick, who tipped the ball into the cage past Owl goalkeeper Sarah Dalrymple.

            The Great Danes outshot Temple, 13-8, and held a 12-1 advantage in penalty corners, not allowing the Owls a corner attempt until late in the second half. Christine Hoffman and Kristi Troch each played a half in the cage for UAlbany, combining for three saves. Dalrymple stopped eight shots in the cage for Temple (3-5).

            UAlbany (5-2) will return to action on Wednesday, visiting Colgate at 6 p.m.

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UAlbany (5-2)              0          1          -           1

Temple (3-5)                0          0          -           0

            UAlbany: Scoring - Christina Patrick (1-0), Suzy Clephane (0-1). Goalkeepers - Christine Hoffman (35:00, 0 GA, 1 save), Kristi Troch (35:00, 0 GA, 2 saves).

            Temple: Scoring - None. Goalkeepers - Sarah Dalrymple (70:00, 1 GA, 8 saves).

UAlbany 1, Temple 0 (9/20/09)

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