Box Score

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-- Senior Lindsay Schmitt scored on a diving header to give the Skidmore College women's soccer team a 1-0 non-league win over Bard College, Tuesday at Wachenheim Field.

It was the third straight shutout and fifth consecutive win for the Thoroughbreds who improve to 8-3-2. The Raptors fall to 6-6.

Skidmore's goal came early in the first half when Christine Bellotti played a long ball to waiting Schmitt, who timed her dive perfectly to head the ball past Bard keeper Amy Strawbridge at 12:57.

The Thoroughbreds had a few additional chances, but Strawbridge kept Skidmore from increasing its lead with 10 saves.

Gab Lawrence earned her second shutout of the season with one save. The Thoroughbreds held a 19-6 shot and 11-2 corner advantage.

Skidmore returns to Liberty League action on Oct. 16 at Union College in a 1 p.m. match.

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Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2010 Skidmore College Women's Soccer
Bard College vs Skidmore College (Oct 12, 2010 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
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Bard College (6-6) vs. Skidmore College (8-3-2)
Date: Oct 12, 2010 Attendance: 75
Weather: cool, 55 at start

Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Bard College........ 0 0 - 0
Skidmore College.... 1 0 - 1

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 12:57 SKIDMORE Lindsay Schmitt (3) (Christine Bellotti) - header in box from long pass

Shots: Bard College 6, Skidmore College 19
Saves: Bard College 10 (Strawbridge, Amy 10), Skidmore College 1 (Gab
Lawrence 1)