SPRING CITY, Pa. – October 8, 2017 – The U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team wrapped up a six-game series versus the Australia's Women's National Indoor Development Team Sunday morning with a 5-1 victory at The Training Center.

Australia had an early penalty corner opportunity, but was stopped on the line by Jessica McCarthy (Havertown, Pa.), as well as a rebound block. USA quickly countered the other way with a scoring chance by Mary Beth Barham (Fairfax, Va.) but hit the post. In the 7th minute however Sammy Popper (Blue Bell, Pa.) finished a set up play from Katherine Gerzabek (Springfield, Pa.) for the first score of the contest.

Moments later, Australia developed a breakaway opportunity, but goalkeeper Samantha Carlino (Kennett Square, Pa.) came up with a sliding save to deny a game-tying score. USA responded with a penalty corner chance that Ali Campbell (Boyertown, Pa.) successfully converted to make it 2-0, USA. With time winding down in the first half USA capitalized on another penalty corner attempt, this time courtesy of Gerzabek to give the red, white and blue a 3-0 advantage at the break.

Australia was given another prime scoring chance on a penalty corner moments after the second half began, but the shot rattled off of the crossbar. USA meanwhile kept the pressure on the Australia defense with a scoring rush which resulted in a penalty stroke scoring play by Gerzabek to make it 4-0. With time winding down in the contest Australia's Amelia Leard was able to get the team on the board, but USA responded with one final goal of their own by Barnham to make it 5-1 at the final whistle.

With the series now concluded, the U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team now shifts attention to the 2017 Indoor Pan American Cup in Georgetown, Guyana from October 16 to October 21. A big thanks to Harrow Sports for providing great raffle prizes.

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