Recap
Sophomore Lizz McKinnon collected her second hat trick in a week to propel the Nichols College field hockey team to a 3-0 win over Simmons University Saturday morning in non-conference action at Vendetti Field.
 
Junior Brooke Misbach stopped all six shots she faced to earn her second shutout of the season and give the Bison (7-6) their third win in four games. The home team held a 13-10 edge in shots and a 9-6 advantage in penalty corners.
 
McKinnon's first goal came off a feed from sophomore Carlee Tolley at 6:18. Her second goal came at 30:24 and was assisted by junior Erin Kelley. She completed the hat trick when she polished off a pass from freshman Mackenzie Snow at 49:24.
 
McKinnon netted three goals in last Saturday's contest with Salve Regina.
 
Three things you need to know...
-Sophomore Lauryn White was credited with a defensive save for the Bison in the first half. She has two on the season, which is tied for the team lead with junior MacKenzie McDonald.
-McKinnon is tied for third in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) with 14 goals.
-Sophomore Lucy McNamara made eight saves for the Sharks (4-10).
 
Quote
"I am really happy with the team as a whole today. We played like one unit and it was exciting to see our level of play backed up after some tough losses." –Nichols head coach Jenn Townsend
 
Next game
Tuesday, October 16 @ UNE, 4:00 p.m.