Box Score

SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Alex Gilbert-Bono scored twice, netting the first and final goal to lead Swarthmore past Franklin & Marshall 3-1 in Centennial Conference (CC) field hockey action on Saturday.

Devon Novotnak put the Garnet (6-11, 3-7 CC) up 2-0 early in the second half with an unassisted goal, helping Swarthmore defeat the Diplomats (11-6, 6-4 CC) for the first time since 2003.

Eileen O'Reilly tallied the goal for F&M, while Jennifer Burdo made nine saves in the cage.

Gilbert-Bono gave Swarthmore a 1-0 lead after knocking in a pass from Ashley Gunter in the 18th minute. Novotnak made it 2-0 shortly after halftime, before O'Reilly got F&M within one goal off an assist from Stolle Singleton at the 57:54 mark.

In the 63rd minute, Gilbert-Bono recorded her second goal of the day on a fast break for a 3-1 edge and the win.

Katie Ashmore made six saves, before giving way to Gina Grubb in the second half, who made four saves.

F&M clinches the fifth spot in the CC playoffs and will travel to Gettysburg on Wednesday for a first-round game. Game time is to be determined.