CMU field hockey shutout by ranked Michigan
Central Michigan struggled against a tough opponent in Michigan, losing the game 11-0
Just 59 seconds into the match, University of Michigan's Abby Tamer found an opening and passed the ball to graduate forward Kate McLaughlin.
McLaughlin took the pass, and shot it into the net for Michigan’s first goal of the game. From that point forward, the Wolverines held the momentum, dominating the game from start to finish on Sunday.
After losing its last match in overtime, Central Michigan field hockey was eager to take home a victory. However, the No. 10 Wolverines had other plans, defeating CMU 11-0.
CMU falls to 3-4 on the season.
Michigan completely overpowered the Chippewas on offense, scoring five more goals in the first quarter alone.
Tamer and graduate midfielder Erin Reilly both scored two goals in the period as the Wolverines made the best of all nine of their shots, scoring six of them.
Michigan continued the pressure in the second quarter, with sophomore midfielder Natalie Millman shooting in her own rebound for the team’s seventh goal. The Wolverines easily controlled the game until halftime, and even added an eighth goal to its tally before the break.
The Chippewas were unable to take a shot attempt in the first half, struggling to get any offensive possession time.
Coming out of the break, the two teams continued to battle, with neither team able to score until late in the third. Michigan continued to pile on the shots, bombarding the Chippewas goaltender while adding seven attempts in the third period.
Michigan scored its ninth and 10th goals of the game in the final minutes of the third quarter. Reilly scored the 10th goal to complete her hat trick.
The Wolverines were able to coast through the fourth period. The team was stifling on defense, keeping Central Michigan from having any scoring opportunities throughout the game. Michigan added one more goal in the final quarter to finish with a score of 11-0.
The Wolverines had a total of 27 shots, with 19 of those being shots on goal.
The Chippewas will look to bounce back as they return home on Friday to take on Longwood at 1 p.m.
