Box score

CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Sara Rutkowski had two points to lead Washington (Md.) to a 3-0 victory over the Stevenson University field hockey team Wednesday night on Kibler Field at Roy Kirby, Jr. Stadium.

The Shorewomen (3-1) held a 16-2 edge in shots and a commanding 18-6 advantage in penalty corners en route to their second win in three games at home this season. In three home games, Washington has allowed just one goal while scoring seven.

For the Mustangs (3-4), sophomore Kara Zimmerman (Odenton/Arundel) made seven saves while sophomore Natalie DiPaulo (Baltimore/Perry Hall) was credited with a defensive save, her first of the season.

Zimmerman's seven saves were two short of her season-high set in a 1-0 loss at St. Mary's (Md.) on September 3.

Both of Rutkowski's points came on assists on the Shorewomen's first two goals. With just over 10 minutes left in the first half, she set up what proved to be the game-winning goal when Candace Gaull scored off a penalty corner to give Washington a 1-0 halftime lead.

Zimmerman made five of her seven saves in the first half to keep Stevenson in the game despite being outshot 8-0 and on the short end of a 13-1 advantage in corners.

Rutkowski also assisted on the Shorewomen's second goal of the game, sending a long pass into the middle of the field to Danielle Rosato who scored with 18:21 remaining.

Amy Spadanuta capped the scoring less than three minutes later when she redirected a loose ball with 16:52 to play.

Stevenson's first shot came with under six minutes remaining in the contest and both were stopped by Elena Nicholoff.

The Mustangs look for their third win in the last five games when they return to action on Saturday versus St. Lawrence at William Smith in the William Smith Invitational beginning at 2:00 p.m.