Christy Smith named Offensive Player of the Week
10/29/2007 4:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
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Smith matched her career high with a five point effort against the Raiders. The Downingtown,
In overtime, Smith almost single-handedly propelled Lehigh to victory, intercepting a pass and driving into the scoring circle to earn a penalty corner, then blasting home the game-winner off the corner to put Lehigh into the tournament for the third time in four years.
All three of Lehigh’s Patriot League wins were by scores of 3-2. All three were also decided in overtime, with Smith scoring the game-winning goal in all three contests.
For the season, Smith ranks third on the Mountain Hawks in scoring with eight goals and five assists for 21 points.
Also on Monday, freshman goalkeeper Jessica Miller earned an Honorable Mention from the league. Miller totaled 24 saves in two games, including a career-high 14 in the overtime in over Colgate.
Lehigh (8-9, 3-2 Patriot League) will return to action on Friday when the Mountain Hawks will meet rival
