YORK, Pa. - Widener field hockey's MAC Commonwealth playoff run came to a halt in the semifinals, as the Pride fell to top-seeded York College by a final score of 3-0 at Kinsley Field. The contest capped Widener's first postseason run since 2023.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Emma Korenthal tied her career-high in saves with 17 in tonight's contest.
- Talia Nichols made two defensive saves, her fourth and fifth of the season.
- Karly Bervinchak recorded the lone shot on net for the Pride. The junior finished the season tied for the team lead in goals with 10 while also leading the Pride in assists with nine.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams went the first quarter scoreless, York leading the shots battle 4-0. The Spartans got on the board in the second period with a goal just a minute and a half into the frame. A minute later, York would double their lead. The Pride wouldn't allow another goal the rest of the period, Korenthal coming up huge with 1:05 left in the period when she saved a penalty stroke.
- With York leading 2-0 headed into the third period, the Pride couldn't cut into the lead but also did not allow a goal and the deficit would remain two headed into the final quarter.
- The fourth period was another defensive battle, with York tacking on an insurance goal with 37 seconds left in the game to seal the 3-0 win.
UP NEXT
Widener will head into the offseason with plenty of momentum after winning five conference games, most since 2023 while also earning their first MAC Commonwealth playoff victory since 2021.
