By: Laura Soukkavong
Sanidi Waduthanthri scored twice and Madeline Chase converted the deciding shootout attempt as WPI defeated Mount Holyoke Saturday in South Hadley. The teams were tied 2-2 after regulation and two overtime periods before the Engineers won the shootout 2-1.
Emma Barton assisted on both WPI goals, beginning with Waduthanthri’s opening score at 10:32. Mount Holyoke answered in the second quarter when MJ Owens scored at 20:38 to tie the game 1-1.
The Lyons took the lead at 40:29 when Scout Climie scored off an assist from Diane Lee. Mount Holyoke generated 10 shots and 10 penalty corners in the third quarter, putting sustained pressure on the Engineers.
Waduthanthri equalized at 53:31, again finishing a pass from Barton. Neither team scored during the two 10-minute overtime periods, sending the match to a shootout.
Barton converted for WPI during the initial shootout round, while Climie scored Mount Holyoke’s lone successful attempt. Chase then delivered the winner in the second sudden-death round.
Myles Lakin made nine saves for WPI, and Addie Oakes recorded five for Mount Holyoke. The Lyons held advantages of 26-18 in total shots, 11-7 in shots on goal and 17-8 in penalty corners.
WPI improved to 6-6 overall and 4-1 in NEWMAC play, while Mount Holyoke moved to 9-4 and 1-4. The Engineers have won three overtime conference games in 15 days, including two decided by shootouts, and next visit Husson on Tuesday at 4 p.m.