BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - The LIU field hockey team held on for a thrilling 2-1 win at home Friday afternoon, beating Wagner, 2-1 for the Sharks' first NEC win of the year. With the defeat of the Seahawks, the Sharks are now 3-7 on the season and 1-1 in Northeast Conference play.

Wagner got on the board first, scoring in the second period on a penalty corner. The Seahawks had 14 penalty corners in the game to LIU's zero, and out-shot the Sharks, 13-3.

Two minutes after Wagner scored, the Sharks got on the board too, when Felicia King scored off a pass from Kaitlyn Olton. Tied at the halftime break, LIU would come out swinging in the second half. Just under six minutes into the half, King drew a foul in the box. After debate, the refs awarded LIU a penalty stroke. Sophomore Emilce Paez converted the opportunity, and LIU led, 2-1.

Wagner kept the pressure on high for the rest of the game, forcing LIU's defense to play at their best. Senior goalie Rachel Vellis made seven saves in the win, and Saarah Olton had a defensive save on a corner that helped keep LIU on top.

In the end, despite the Seahawks' best effort, the Sharks took the win. 2-1. Up next, LIU heads to Lawrenceville, N.J., for a rematch of last year's NEC championship, taking on Rider, Sunday, October 10 at 12 p.m.