Collegiate Field Hockey Conference

Bridges, Ramsey send Sewanee past Marian in CFHC Quarterfinals

SEWANEE, Tenn. – Caroline Bridges and Shepard Ramsey scored as Sewanee field hockey advanced to the semifinals of the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Championship with a 2-0 victory over Marian on Thursday afternoon at Tomasini Stadium in Mequon, Wis.

The Tigers opened the scoring with just over four minutes remaining in the first quarter. Shepard Ramsey found Keagan Southall in the middle of the field, who sent the ball into the circle and connected with Caroline Bridges in front of the cage. Bridges tipped the ball into the back of the net to give Sewanee a 1-0 lead.

After a scoreless second and third quarter, Sewanee added to its lead with 7:53 remaining in the fourth. Southall's shot was obstructed by the Marian goalkeeper, resulting in a penalty stroke. Ramsey converted the opportunity, sending the ball into the left corner of the cage to put the Tigers up 2-0.

Sewanee finished with a 15-4 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in penalty corners. Ryleigh Cabral recorded one save to secure the shutout, while the Tigers held Marian without a shot in the fourth quarter.

The Tigers will advance to the semifinals of the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Championship.