LA JOLLA, CA - Hartwick advanced to the UC San Diego Triton Invitational Championship match later this evening after defeating nationally sixth ranked San Diego State in dramatic fashion, 12-11. Senior Kirsten Hudson (Wellington, New Zealand/Sacred Heart) registered her sixth goal with just six seconds remaining on the clock for the clincher. With the win, the Hawks improve to 3-0 on the season and defeat the Aztecs for just the second time in program history (2-7 all-time).

SDSU led after the first quarter in a shootout, 6-4, and expanded its lead to three goals at the half with a 9-6 edge. Hartwick drew a goal back and trailed 11-9 after three quarters and the Hawks shutout the Aztecs in the final quarter 3-0 for the comeback win.

Hudson added five steals and an assist to her six tallies on the day. Goalie Jess Dorman (Auckland, New Zealand/Diocesan) had a strong game making 15 saves in the Hartwick cage. She stopped a 5-meter shot, recorded two steals, and doled out two assists, including the game-winner to Hudson.

Sophomore Siann Ells-Tewhiu (Wellington, New Zealand/Queen Margaret College) added two goals for the Hawks and junior Jessica McKee (Tustin, CA/Laguna Beach) contributed a goal and two assists. Allyssa Analytis (Montreal, Quebec/Sacred Heart), Lily Martinez (Commerce, CA/Montebello), and Hanneke Alferink (Nijverdal, Netherlands/Univ. of Groningen) each scored one goal.

The Hawks will play in the championship match at 5:50 p.m. (PST) against #10 Loyola Marymount. The Hawks are 1-4 against the Lions all-time with their last meeting coming in the 2007 NCAA Tournament (a 13-12 Hartwick win).