Scots Early Burst Enough to Get Past Transy 3-1

WOOSTER, Ohio – The College of Wooster scored twice within the first 6:30 of the 2008 field hockey season on its way to a comfortable 3-1 victory over visiting Transylvania University Saturday afternoon.

Amanda Artman, who missed all but a game and one half of last year due to injury, struck just 42 seconds into the action, as the Fighting Scots' leading scorer in 2006 found the back of the cage via an assist from Eileen Barrer. Less than six minutes later, Nina Dine maneuvered her way through the Transylvania defense en route to an unassisted goal.

Wooster (1-0) continued to dictate the action throughout the first half, owning a 17-1 shot advantage. One more of those attempts found its target, as Barrer scored to make it 3-0 with just under 10 minutes remaining. She was assisted by Briana Lynch.

There were few offensive opportunities for either team in the second. The Pioneers did avoid the shutout, tallying a goal around the midway point. That was one of just four shots Transylvania got off all game, while the Scots ended up with 24.

Wooster will be right back in action Sunday morning when they host Centre College at 11 a.m.