LANCASTER, PA - Forward Brittany Croll (Sr., Lewes, DE/Indian River) scored the only goal of the game on a penalty stroke 8:24 into overtime as #12 Franklin & Marshall posted a 1-0 victory over Washington College in Centennial Conference field hockey game action at Baker Field. The Diplomats improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play with the win, while the Shorewomen slipped to 2-8 and 1-3.

The Shorewomen held an 8-7 advantage in shots in the first half, but the Diplomats got off all five shots in a scoreless second half. Each team took two shots in overtime before Croll scored the golden goal on a penalty stroke with 6:36 remaining in the first overtime.

Michelle Altman (Sr., Trumbull, CT/Trumbull) made nine saves in goal for F&M to earn the win, while Erin O'Brien recorded eight saves for the Shorewomen in the loss.

The key to the game was Franklin & Marshall's dominance in penalty corners as the Diplomats held a 22-5 advantage over Washington.

Franklin & Marshall will continue the season on October 5 at home versus #18 Gettysburg College. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m.

Washington (2-8, 1-3 CC) 0-0-0 -- 0
Franklin & Marshall (8-2, 2-1 CC) 0-0-1 -- 1

Goals:
F&M - Brittany Croll (penalty stroke), 78:24

Shots: F&M 15, WC 10

Penalty Corners: F&M 22, WC 5

Saves: F&M - Michelle Altman, 9 (78:24)
WC - Erin O'Brien, 8 (78:24)