Tiffin University (1-2) picked up its first win of the 2016 season in typical battling fashion, taking on Pfeiffer in a back-and-forth game that was decided in the closing minutes by a 10-9 margin.
Trailing 7-6 in the second half, the Dragons scored three straight goals to take a 9-7 lead with 14:13 left. Pfeiffer was not done, however, as they bounced back to score two goals and tie the game 9-9 with 6:47 left.
After four scoreless minutes, Emily Roussel tallied her 4th goal of the game at the 2:29 mark to put TU ahead for good. The Dragons defense then held Pfeiffer in check, not allowing a shot in the final 2:29 to secure the win.
Turnovers hurt the Dragons, as 25 miscues kept Pfeiffer in the game, while Pfeiffer also held slight leads in shots 22-20 and ground balls 26-19.
Roussel finished with 4 goals and an assist, while Katie Hill had 2 goals. Gina Abulone had a goal and 2 assists, while Tori Nelson, Maddy Batley, and Katarina Johnston also had goals. Amanda Flotteron also had an assist.
Kat Schneeberger got her first career win in goal, making 8 saves over 60 minutes.
