Against another top-five opponent, Haverford matched the intensity and execution of the Bullets in a riveting Centennial Conference clash on home turf.
Bella Gattuso led the way offensively for the Fords, tallying three goals and one assist. Tiffany Mikulis (pictured) added two goals, with her first marking the milestone of her 150th career score. Brooke Epstein paced the team in draw controls, recording a team-high seven—including the 100th of her career.
Haverford returns to action on Saturday, April 5, for a pivotal showdown against the fifth-ranked Diplomats of Franklin & Marshall Shadek Stadium in Lancaster, Pa.
Bella Gattuso and Tiffany Mikulis led the way offensively for Haverford, scoring three goals each, with the latter leading the team in points with four.
Haverford’s rise in the rankings follows back-to-back wins over ranked opponents, including a thrilling 8-7 overtime victory against No. 22 Christopher Newport at home on Saturday.
After a Tiffany Mikulis shot went wide, passing around the horn led to Epstein dishing off a pass to Bole, who fired a shot past Captain’s goalie Hadley Chadwick, to give the Fords their second-straight upset-victory, defeating the Captains 8-7 in overtime.
Brooke Epstein notched four goals as the Fords made a statement with a ranked victory. Haverford's 6-1 start is the best to a season since the 2018 squad began 7-1.
Haverford’s ability to disrupt Widener’s offensive rhythm was evident, as the Pride struggled to generate scoring opportunities, managing just one goal in both the second and third quarters.
The dangerous duo of Tiffany Mikulis and Brooke Epstein (pictured) led the charge offensively for the Fords, with Mikulis scoring six goals, while Epstein recorded four goals, four assists, and a Haverford record of 13 draw controls in the game.
The Fords look to build upon an impressive 2024 campaign that saw the Scarlet and Black make the Centennial Conference tournament for the fifth straight season and the NCAA tournament for the second time in the past three years.
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