WILKES BARRE, PA -- Ali Flake scored two goals and 
Nicole Merigliano had a goal and an assist to lead the Union College field hocket team to a 6-3 win over host Wilkes in the 2013 Colonel Classic Tournament Friday afternoon.
The victory provided the Dutchwomen with their first season opening victory since a 3-1 home win over SUNY Oneonta to start the 2008 season. This was Union's largest goal total since an 8-1 home win over Morrisville State on October 4, 2011.
Annie Reardon, Alexi Steriti and 
Jessie Mulvey scored the first goal of their careers and Union had a 3-1 lead at halftime. 
Molly McCune made eight saves in the Union net for the victory.
Union will play in the tournament title game Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against #5 Salisbury. The home season begins Tuesday at 1 p.m. against Babson College at Frank Bailey Field.