Box Score

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Skidmore College women's soccer team scored two goals in the final seven minutes of play to take a 2-0 non-conference win over Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in its season opener Friday at Wachenheim Field. 

Senior forward Rachael Sushner (Potomac, Md.) broke a 0-0 tie when she hit the top shelf of the net off of a cross by sophomore Lindsay Schmitt(Mendon, Mass.) at 83:13.

Freshman Lauren Madden scored her first collegiate goal off  passes from Schmitt and Emily Quirk(Maplewood, N.J.) to put the Thoroughbreds up 2-0 with 2:11 left in regulation. 

MCLA (0-1) threatened in the first half when a shot by sophomore Jessica Tietgens (Stamford, Vt.) from the right side of the box was blocked by Skidmore freshman keeper Meghan Sleezer (Gloversville, N.Y.). 

Sleezer finished with three saves in 57:00 of play, and combined with fellow freshman Ellie Shorey(Cleveland Heights, Ohio) for the shutout.

Trailblazer rookie goalie Jen Wehner (Cooperstown, N.Y.) finished with 12 saves, including eight in the first half.

Skidmore (1-0) continues action Saturday when they host Cortland at 3 p.m.

Soccer Game Summary (Final)
                      2008 Skidmore College Women's Soccer
        MCLA vs Skidmore College (Aug 29, 2008 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
MCLA (0-1) vs. Skidmore College (1-0)
 Date: Aug 29, 2008  Attendance: 75
 Weather: overcast, 73 at start

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 MCLA................  0  0 -  0
 Skidmore College....  0  2 -  2
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  83:13 SKIDMORE Rachael Sushner (1) (Lindsay Schmitt)
  2.  87:49 SKIDMORE Lauren Madden (1) (Lindsay Schmitt;Emily Quirk)

 Shots: MCLA 5, Skidmore College 33
 Saves: MCLA 12 (Jen Wehner 12), Skidmore College 3 (Meghan Sleezer 3)