SWEET BRIAR, Va. – The Barton field hockey team (1-2) made history with its first win as a collegiate program courtesy of a 1-0 penalty shootout triumph over Sweet Briar (0-4) Thursday evening at Thayer Field.

The match was scoreless after regulation and two overtimes and the Bulldogs prevailed in the shootout, 3-2.

Barton held a 25-4 edge in shots taken while freshman goalkeeper Zoie Serna (Centenniel, Colo.) did not allow a goal in 80 minutes of action while tallying a save.

For Sweet Briar, Reiyn Hart (Bridgton, Maine) kept the home team in the contest after tallying 14 saves in goal.

Barton returns to South Atlantic Conference play on Tuesday, September 15, when the Bulldogs take on Coker at Truist Stadium beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Meanwhile, Sweet Briar faces Meredith next Thursday at home starting at 6:00 p.m.