KEENE, N.H.. 9/5/01 - Melissa Rogers's (Southwick, MA.) penalty corner goal at the 9:29 mark of overtime lifted Springfield College to a 2-1 field hockey victory over Keene State College on Wednesday.

The loss spoiled the season-opener for KSC. Springfield improves to 3-0.

The Owls got on the board just 26 seconds into the game when Kaitlyn Henley (Somers, N.Y.) deflected in a shot take by Suzanne Koehler (Southbury, CT). The Pride got the equalizer with just under 10 minutes to go in the half on a penalty corner goal by Lyndia Grant (Granby, CT).

Lindsay Hamilton (Brattleboro, Vt.),, who finished with 12 saves, had a strong game in goal for the Owls. She made several game-saving stops in overtime against Melissa Beals (Blackstone, MA.) and Rogers to keep the Owls in the game. Nichole Dallas (Marlow, NH) also had a solid game on defense for KSC. Liz Sena (Wading River, N.Y.) had five saves for the Pride.

'They're a very strong team and they came in already having played two games, so I have to please with our first effort of the season,' said KSC Coach Amy Watson, a Springfield grad. Springfield were NCAA finalists last season.

Keene State will play at the Skidmore Tournament this weekend in New York.