PEEBLE BEACH, Calif. — Princeton University alum Ashleigh Johnson made six saves in a half of play to rate as the goalie of record as the United States Women’s National Team topped former Hartwick College star Bronwen Knox, current University of Michigan standout Maddy Steere and the Australian National Team, 11-4, on Wednesday, August 22, in the second contest of a three game exhibition series against the Aussies.
To watch a full replay of the match, CLICK HERE. The two teams finish the series on Sunday, August 26, at Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. at 2:00 p.m. Pacific/5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Following a 9-2 victory over Australia on Sunday, August 19, at the University of California in which Johnson stopped four shots in a half for Team USA and Knox scored once for Australia, the two past Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) stars once again were factors.
Johnson combined with Amanda Longan to make nine saves in net, while Knox tacked on her second strike of the series.
The Americans never trailed in the game as the home squad raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Australia pulled to within 3-2 by the conclusion of the opening frame, but Team USA held Australia scoreless in the second quarter while adding three more goals to take a 6-2 lead into intermission.
Leading 8-3 going into the fourth quarter, Johnson and her teammates iced the victory by outscoring Australia 3-1 in the concluding quarter for an 11-4 final score.
Team USA went five-for-11 on power plays and one-for-one on penalties, while Australia was one-for-seven on power plays and did not attempt a penalty shot.
