ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Appalachian State University field hockey battled fiercely in a tight 1-0 defeat at No. 9 Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
The Mountaineers (8-4, 1-2 MAC) kept the Wolverines scoreless through the contest's first three quarters. Senior goalkeeper Rachel Gaines delivered nine saves through the first 53 minutes before Michigan (7-3) notched the game-winner with just under seven minutes remaining.
Less than two minutes after Michigan's goal, Appalachian earned two penalty corners. The Mountaineers, however, were unable to register the equalizer.
App State provided the Wolverines their toughest challenge from a Mid-American Conference opponent this season.