Field Hockey: #13 Cortland Falls to #5 Messiah, 3-1, in NCAA Second Round

GRANTHAM, PA. – The nationally fifth-ranked Messiah field hockey team built a 3-0 lead in earning a 3-1 victory versus 13th-ranked Cortland Saturday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Div. III playoffs. The Red Dragons finished their season at 18-2 and tied for ninth nationally. The Falcons improved to 18-1. Junior Gianna Trunfio (Clinton) scored her 21st goal of the season for Cortland. Sophomore goalie Emma Morgan (Whitney Point) turned aside seven shots. Leah Bryner, Kelsey Heltzel and Allie Mast each tallied a goal for Messiah. Nicole Shank collected two assists. Goalkeeper Catie Brubaker made two saves. Messiah…