Karp Scores Twice in Wilkes Field Hockey 2-1 Win at Moravian
BETHLEHEM, PA – Wilkes University's
Maddie Karp (Pittston, PA/Pittston Area) scored a pair of goals including the game-winner to lead the Colonels to a 2-1 Landmark Conference victory over host Moravian University Saturday afternoon.
Wilkes improved to 10-7 overall and 6-2 in league games, clinching a home game in the upcoming Landmark Tournament. Moravian dropped to 6-10 and 2-6 in conference games following the home defeat.
Wilkes took an early 1-0 lead when Karp scored with under a minute left in the first quarter. The sophomore added her second of the game and team-leading eighth of the season 2:31 into the second quarter to push the advantage to 2-0.
Moravian added a penalty stroke goal in the third quarter to keep the game close, but the Colonels defense stood strong and never relinquished the lead.
Wilkes held an 11-8 shot advantage with each team posting eight shots on goal. Moravian garnered five penalty corners to the Colonels three attempts.
Goalie
Chloe Gilroy (Manchester, NH/Pace University) finished with six saves to record her ninth win in the cage.
Wilkes closes out the regular season Tuesday with a Landmark game against Lycoming College at Schmidt Stadium scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
