YCP field hockey team triumphs in first-ever NCAA tournament game: photos
Photos by Brendan Bilo
IT WAS a great night for York College field hockey.
The team made history on Wednesday night, earning a 4-2 NCAA tournament win over DeSales University in the opening round of the tournament. This was the first-ever NCAA Tournament game for both teams.
The Spartans starred quickly as Katie Martino scored in the third minute of play, and then after DeSales scored to tie the game, went back in front for good in the second quarter on goals by Maggie Spadafora and Connie Harburda.
Harburda scored the clincher with 8:02 left in the game after a shot by Martino was stopped.
The Spartans (16-5) visit Salisbury, Maryland for a 10 a.m. game Saturday against the top-seeded Salisbury Sea Gulls in the second round of the tournament.
The team prepares for the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsThe starting lineup of York College huddles before the start of the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsFans watch from the fence-including Screamer- in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsFans excited after another goal by York in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsYork College celebrating their win in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsThe team celebrates after scoring a goal in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsKatie Martino passes to a teammate in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsMaggie Spadafora gains control of the ball in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsKatie Martino smiles after hearing the crowd shout her name in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsRiley Buschert of York College, runs after the ball in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsMya Gerena pushes past the defenders in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsHannah Huffman gets open for a pass in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsMya Gerena of York College, passes to a teammate upfield in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament against DeSales University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.newsSpartans shake hands with DeSales University in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Field Hockey Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Brendan Bilo | thespartan.news
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