DEDHAM, Mass. — Northeastern field hockey (6-7) celebrated its two graduating seniors, Amelia Albers and Julia Puccio, with a 3-1 victory over America East-leading Maine (7-7) Sunday afternoon in a non-conference contest at Dedham Field. Tied 1-1 at halftime, it was a two-goal effort from Alex Mega, one in each quarter of the second half, to put the game away.
- The Huskies opened the scoring in the first quarter as Maddie Funk found the back of the net off an assist from senior Amelia Albers at 8:09. It was Funk's first career goal.
- Maine evened the score at 1-1 in the second quarter, but Northeastern responded right after the start of the second half, as Alex Mega scored off a pass from Julia Puccio at 31:49 to put the Huskies back in front.
- Mega added her second goal of the afternoon in the fourth quarter, finishing a feed from Juana Gonzalez-Peyru at 55:41 to secure the 3-1 victory. It marked Mega's second multi-goal game of the season.
- In goal, Aiko Price made two saves as Northeastern held Maine to one goal despite facing 11 shots and eight penalty corners.
- Both Albers and Puccio recorded points on their Senior Day assisting on the opening and game-winning goal.
Northeastern returns to CAA play on Friday, Oct. 23, traveling to Philadelphia to face Drexel at 3 p.m.
