Cobras Blank Lincoln Memorial for Saturday Conference Win

Cobras Blank Lincoln Memorial for Saturday Conference Win

HARROGATE, Tenn. - Coker University field hockey blanked Lincoln Memorial 2-0 for a South Atlantic Conference win on Saturday (Oct. 15). 

Payton Baronella-O'Toole got the Cobras on the board with a goal from Amba Brown less than three minutes in, before the Cobras would take their lead to the second quarter and eventually to the half. Kelly Naude would add an insurance marker less than two minutes into the second half to bring the game to its final score. 

Coker out-shot LMU 20-3 in the contest and also out-worked the Railsplitters 12-3 for penalty corners. Naude led the way with six shots in the contest, while Cato Bartstra, Coda Fisher and Baronella-O'Toole each had three shots. Kelsey Sithole posted two shots in the game, while Lydia Donahower, Kaiya Sabur and Indy Echteld each had one shot in the game. Emma Reininga (4-4) pitched her first career shutout with one save in the game. 

The Cobras (4-4, 3-2 SAC) are back in action on Tuesday (Oct. 18) to host Mount Olive in South Atlantic Conference action. The action is set for a 4:00 p.m. start from the Coker Athletic Field, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.