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SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University field hockey team (4-7) defeated Lindenwood (2-6) 3-2 Sunday afternoon at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

Kelsey Gustafson capitalized on a penalty shot to give Slippery Rock the game's first goal in the 28th minute.

Kristi O'Connor answered for Lindenwood less than a minute later, finding the back of the cage on a diving shot in the 29th minute to tie the game at 1-1.

Lindsay Brown connected on a cross from Meghan McKinney to put The Rock ahead 2-1 in the 42nd minute.

Brown scored the eventual game-winner in the 52nd minute to push the lead to 3-1. The goal was her 11th on the year, already a single-season high and more than she scored in each of her first two seasons combined.

Carly Brengosz added a late goal for Lindenwood to cut the lead to 3-2, but the Lions could not complete the comeback.

With the win, Slippery Rock improves to 4-7 on the season, while Lindenwood drops to 2-5.

Carlee DuMars (2-3) started in goal for Slippery Rock, recording the win after making five saves and allowing just two goals.

Victoria Gil (2-6) was tagged with the loss after allowing three goals and making seven saves.

The Rock edged Lindenwood 15-14 in total shots and 12-10 in shots on goal. The teams each held nine penalty corners.

Slippery Rock returns to PSAC action Wednesday, Oct. 9 at home against Mansfield. Game time is set for 3 p.m. in Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.