Box Score

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - The American International College field hockey team dropped a 3-2 non-conference decision at Merrimack College Saturday afternoon. Sophomore forward/midfielder Mackenzie Kewley (Rutland, Mass.) scored both goals for the Yellow Jackets (2-2).

The Warriors (2-4) led 1-0 9:32 into the game on a goal from sophomore forward/midfielder Jamie Spano (Reading, Mass.) and the score remained that way until 4:44 into the second half when Kewley tied the contest with an assist from sophomore forward Kristen Angeletti (Wallingfoed, Conn.).

Merrimack regained the lead in the 46th-minute when freshman midfielder Sarah Dunbar (Hubbardston, Mass.) scored off a pass from junior midfielder Victoria DeLacey (Charlton, Mass.), and McKewley tied it up again 6:14 later off a pass from junior midfielder Linsey Fernandes (Ajax, Ont.). The game remained tied at two until sophomore forward/midfielder Jen Otis (Penacook, N.H.) scored for the Warriors 4:07 into the extra period.

Sophomore goalie Kerri Bergquist (Mashpee, Mass.) made just one save to earn the decision in goal for Merrimack. Junior goalie Kim Steiner (Little Falls, N.Y.) registered seven saves, including two in overtime, in taking the loss for AIC.

The Warriors outshot the Yellow Jackets 16-10 in the game and had a 3-1 edge in overtime. AIC held a 10-6 advantage in penalty corners.

The Yellow Jackets will look to bounce back Sunday when they host Saint Michael's College in a non-conference contest at Ronald J. Abdow Field at 2 p.m.