Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The 21st ranked Thoroughbreds lost to #20 Middlebury 2-0 Tuesday night at Wachenheim Field, ending Skidmore's eight game unbeaten streak.
The Thoroughbreds fall to 7-2-1 on the season as Middlebury improves to 5-0-0.
The Panthers got on the board when Rachel Madding's header off Kirsten Lundquist's corner snuck past the goalie and crossed the line despite the best efforts of Skidmore's
Alyssa Miller (Mill Valley, Calif.) to try and clear it.
Middlebury would take a 2-0 lead when Annie Rowell got behind the defenders and beat Thoroughbred keeper
Meghan Sleezer (Gloversville, N.Y.) for her fourth goal of the season.
Skidmore was never able to get their offense going and were outshot 8-4 by the Panthers.
Meghan Sleezer made three saves for the Thoroughbreds. Lauryn Torch didn't have to make a stop in her shutout effort for Middlebury.
Skidmore returns to action on Saturday at 6 p.m., when they travel to Utica College.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2009 Skidmore College Women's Soccer
#20 Middlebury vs #21 Skidmore College (Sep 29, 2009 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Middlebury (5-0-0) vs. Skidmore College (7-2-1)
Date: Sep 29, 2009 Attendance: 72
Weather: Cloudy, 57 at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Middlebury.......... 1 1 - 2
Skidmore College.... 0 0 - 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 41:11 MIDWS Rachel Madding (1) (Kirsten Lundquist) - Header off corner kick
2. 55:09 MIDWS Annie Rowell (4) (unassisted)
Shots: Middlebury 8, Skidmore College 4
