Oct. 7, 2003

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Former Maryland Terrapin Dina Rizzo ('02) scored two goals as the USA women's field hockey team downed Great Britain, 4-0, in the "Friendly in Philly" exhibition contest. The game served as a warm-up for the two teams prior to next week's International Atlantic Cup, Oct. 8-12 in Virginia Beach, Va.

Rizzo (Walpole, Mass.) put the USA up early when she knocked in a penalty corner goal in the 15th minute. Carrie Lingo (Rehoboth Beach, Del.) added to the USA lead eight minutes later before Rizzo added her second goal of the game at the 26-minute mark to give the USA a 3-0 halftime lead. Abbey Woolley (Ocean City, N.J.) concluded the scoring midway through the second half to seal the victory for the USA.

Maryland alum Keli Smith ('01) was also a starter in the match, while Carissa Messimer ('03) made her U.S. senior team debut, entering the contest as a reserve.

The two teams will meet again at the Atlantic Cup, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. in Virginia Beach. For more information, visit www.usfieldhockey.com.

USA 4, GBR 0
USA: Dina Rizzo (15:00, PC)
USA: Carrie Lingo (23:00, FG)
USA: Dina Rizzo (26:00, FG)
USA: Abbey Woolley (54:00, FG)

USA Starters: Kristen McCann, Peggy Storrar (GK), Tara Jelley, Tracey Larson, Kelli Gannon, Tracey Fuchs, Keli Smith, Jill Reeve, Carrie Lingo, Kate Barber, Dina Rizzo

USA Reserves: Meredith Keller, Carissa Messimer, Abbey Woolley, Robyn Kenney, Mimi Smith, Rachel Barger

Great Britain Starters: Jennie Bimson, Sarah Blanks, Louise Carroll, Linda Clement, Crista Cullen, Frances Houslop, Katy Roberts, Emma Rochlin, Rhona Simson, Sarah Thomas, Rachel Walker

Great Britain Reserves: Vikki Bunce, Kath Gray, Anner Panter, Michelle Thomas, Cheryl Valentine

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