Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Skidmore College women's soccer team was in complete control during Saturday's Liberty League action at Wachenheim Field, earning a 5-0 victory over Clarkson.
The Thoroughbreds improved to 2-1-1 league and 7-3-2 overall, while the Golden Knights fall to 0-4 league and 4-9 overall.
Kelsey Yam (Longmeadow, Mass.) got the Skidmore offense started, when she scored at the 4:23 mark off a perfect crossing pass from
Abby Benton (Vergennes, Vt.) to make it 1-0. Just over 10 minutes later, Yam tallied her second goal of the afternoon, this time taking a cross from classmate
Ali Evans (Avon, Conn.) and beating the keeper near post for her third goal of the season and gave Skidmore a 2-0 lead, which they took into the half.
In the 56
th minute, junior
Laura Groetzinger (Moreland Heights, Ohio) gave the Thoroughbreds a three-goal advantage, beating Clarkson goalie Stephanie Collins on a breakaway for her first goal of the year. Benton made it 4-0 at the 67:43 mark as she took a pass from Yam in the box and chipped it in.
In the 78
th minute, freshman
Kelsey Russell (Rotterdam, N.Y.) was able to work her way past the defenders and found
Jen Wardyga (Barrington, R.I.) in front for an easy goal. The goal was the first of Wardyga's collegiate career and the final tally of the game as the Thoroughbreds earned the 5-0 victory.
Freshman
Gab Lawrence (Yorktown, N.Y.) made seven saves in goal to earn her first victory and first shutout at Skidmore. Collins made seven saves for the Golden Knights before being relieved by Liz Snow for the final 10:15.
The Thoroughbreds held a 17-9 shot advantage and had the only corner kick of the game.
Skidmore returns to action on Tuesday, Oct. 12 for a home game against Bard College. The game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. kickoff.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2010 Skidmore College Women's Soccer
Clarkson vs Skidmore College (Oct 09, 2010 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Clarkson (4-9-0, 0-4-0) vs. Skidmore College (7-3-2, 2-1-1)
Date: Oct 09, 2010 Attendance: 150
Weather: Sunny, mid 60's at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Clarkson............ 0 0 - 0
Skidmore College.... 2 3 - 5
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 4:23 SKIDMORE Kelsey Yam (2) (Abby Benton) - Cross in front of box
2. 15:44 SKIDMORE Kelsey Yam (3) (Ali Evans) - Cross, beat goalie near post
3. 55:10 SKIDMORE Laura Groetzinger (1) (unassisted) - Beat keeper on breakaway
4. 67:43 SKIDMORE Abby Benton (2) (Kelsey Yam) - Cross in box, chipped over keeper
5. 77:49 SKIDMORE Jen Wardyga (1) (Kelsey Russell) - Cross, beat keeper 2-on-1
Shots: Clarkson 9, Skidmore College 17
Saves: Clarkson 7 (Stephanie Collins 7), Skidmore College 7 (Gab Lawrence 7)
