Hartford, Conn. – Sophomore Gina Dinallo made 13 saves in goal to lead the Trinity College field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Bowdoin College Polar Bears in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) field hockey action this afternoon on Robin Sheppard Field. Trinity, ranked No. 4 in the nation, improves to 13-0 overall and 8-0 in the NESCAC, while the 13th-ranked Polar Bears fall to 9-4 overall and 4-4 in the league.

The Bantams jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a goal from sophomore Payson Sword midway through the first half. Trinity added a second goal, compliments of senior Carrie Wolcott, to take a 2-0 lead toward the end of the half. Junior Robyn Williams collected assists on both goals.

Bowdoin made things interesting in the second half, applying constant offensive pressure and outshooting Trinity, 13-0, in the period. The Polar Bears outshot the Bantams, 21-3, in the game. Senior Kara Kelley beat Dinallo for the lone Bowdoin score in the second half, but the Polar Bears could not find the equalizer.

With the victory, Trinity clinches the top spot in the NESCAC Championship Tournament, scheduled to begin on Nov. 1.