Lauren Cardwell & Toronto Draw With Guelph
Bermudian Lauren Cardwell and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues field hockey team earned a 1-1 draw against the Guelph Gryphons in Ontario University Athletics action in Guelph, Ontario.
The result moved Toronto to a 4-1-2 record on the season, placing them third in the OUA standings.
Guelph took an early lead in the seventh minute when Madison Martin scored to put the hosts ahead. Toronto responded with a scoring chance in the 13th minute, but Gryphons goalkeeper Samantha Wright saved a shot from first-year midfielder Ellie Mullins.
Toronto built momentum throughout the match, holding advantages in both penalty corners and shots on goal.
The Varsity Blues equalized in the 54th minute when third-year forward Clara Leduc scored to tie the match. Toronto pressed for a winning goal in the final minutes, but the Guelph defense held to end the game in a draw.
