MONTCLAIR, N.J. – A penalty stroke goal by Janie Thomas in the 29^th minute coupled with an eight-save performance by Maeve Zimmer helped No. 19 MIT defeat Montclair State University, 1-0, in non-conference field hockey action on Sunday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS:

• Score: No. 19 MIT 1, Montclair State 0
• Records: No. 19 MIT (1-1 Overall); Montclair State (1-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After a balanced first quarter that saw Maeve Zimmer make two saves during the last minute of play, Montclair State controlled the action in the second stanza as it generated six penalty corners and two shots on goal.
• However, MIT broke through in the 29^th minute. Following the Engineers' only penalty corner of the frame, a shot by Drew Hussar was saved but it resulted in a penalty stroke which Thomas buried with 1:21 on the clock.
• The third quarter saw Zimmer record three saves as MIT put two shots on goal, but the score remained unchanged.
• The Engineers had the upper hand in the fourth quarter as they generated three penalty corners which yielded three shots on goal in the first 3:21 of the frame.
• Bailey McIntyre almost recorded an insurance goal for MIT in the 55^th minute, but her attempt was saved.
• The Red Hawks' best chance to produce the equalizer came during a penalty corner with 1:53 left to play, however, the resulting shot was blocked.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Zimmer recorded the fourth individual shutout of her career.
• Both teams generated 11 shots, however, MIT had a 9-8 edge in shots on goal. Montclair State ended the day with a 13-7 margin in penalty corners.

UP NEXT:

• MIT will host Endicott College on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00 PM.

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