By Nick Sczerbinski, QBSN Staff Writer
19 saves is not a number often seen in the sport of field hockey. In fact, it is much more common in the other version played on ice. However, Quinnipiac University senior Nicole Lewis (East Amherst, N.Y.) reached that total in last week’s epic 3-2 stroke-off win versus interstate rival Yale.
Lewis played the full 100 minutes through both overtime periods accumulating 19 saves on 21 shots as well as 2 saves in the stroke-off to help the Bobcats to the win.
The 19 save performance was a career best for the starting goalkeeper that is looking to lead the Bobcats to an NEC title.
“Nicole Lewis was absolutely phenomenal,” said head coach Becca Main Kohli. “I haven’t seen goalkeeping like that from her since the NEC semifinals last year so it was really great to see that from her.”
Earlier in the week, Lewis made 6 saves on 12 shots in the Bobcats 6-1 loss to nationally ranked Boston College.
She has a 2.92 GAA and a .737 save percentage in 240 minutes of play so far this season earning a 2-1 record.
Lewis and the Bobcats will look to continue their winning ways this weekend as they travel to Colgate and Penn State.
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