Thoroughbreds open league play with 6-1 victory over Union

Box Score

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Skidmore College field hockey team scored four unanswered goals in a 7 minute, 39 second period at the end of the first half to help earn a 6-1 victory over Union in Saturday's Liberty League opener at Thoroughbred Field.

The 13^th-ranked Thoroughbreds improve to 3-1 overall and 1-0 league, while the Dutchwomen fall to 2-2 overall and 0-1 league.

Sophomore Ceilidh MacNeill (Framingham, Mass.) opened up the scoring at the 20:41 mark when she picked up a loose ball of the keeper's pads and found the back of the goal. MacNeill added her second goal of the game and third of the season less than three minutes later, beating Union goalie Sarah Rios off a pass from Lauren Tobias (New City, N.Y.) to give Skidmore a 2-0 lead.

Just over a minute later, Katie Potter (Rumson, N.J.) scored her first goal of the season, putting home a rebound off Carolyne McManama's (Medfield, Mass.) shot for a three goal advantage. Christine Kemp (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) made it 4-0 at the 28:02 mark when she beat the defender along the right wing and scored her fifth goal of the season.

The Dutchwomen were able to get on the board right before the end of the half as Lauren Winchell set up Alex King on a penalty corner that she hammered home from the top of the circle with 15 seconds remaining in the first half to make it 4-1.

The Thoroughbreds were able to add two more goals in the second half. Lauren McCarthy (Ipswich, Mass.) beat two defenders and scored her first goal of the season at the 52:29 mark. MCarthy set up Skidmore's final goal as she found freshman Kelly Blackhurst (North River, N.Y.) in front of the goal to make it 6-1.

Both goalies stepped up in the second half as Liz Catinella (Sudbury, Mass.) made all five of her saves to improve to 3-1 and Rios made nine of her 11 saves in the second half for Union.

"The Thoroughbreds played very well as a team today against a feisty Union squad, dominating 6-1 in the first Liberty League match -up of the year" said head coach Beth Hallenbeck. "Claire Superak was stellar on defense, netminder Liz Catinella was steady and dependable in the goal and Lauren McCarthy was dominant in the midfield, distributing the play and contributing on offense. Lauren Tobias and Ceilidh MacNeill sparked the offense in the first half. Christine Kemp and Kelly Blackhurst were constant threats on the offensive side."

The Thoroughbreds outshot the Dutchwomen 24-9 and held a 16-7 advantage in penalty corners.

Skidmore resumes play on Wednesday, September 22 at Oneonta at 4 p.m.

Field Hockey Game Summary (Final)

2010 Skidmore College Field Hockey

UNION vs #13 Skidmore College (Sep 18, 2010 at Saratoga Springs, NY)

UNION (2-2, 0-1) vs. Skidmore College (3-1, 1-0)

Date: Sep 18, 2010 Attendance: 150

Weather: Mid 70's, Overcast at start

Goals by period 1 2 Tot

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UNION............... 1 0 - 1

Skidmore College.... 4 2 - 6

SCORING SUMMARY:

1. 20:41 SKIDMORE Ceilidh MacNeill (2) (unassisted) – Rebound off pads

2. 24:01 SKIDMORE Ceilidh MacNeill (3) (Lauren Tobias) – Crossing pass

3. 25:35 SKIDMORE Katie Potter (1) (unassisted) - Rebound off pads

4. 28:02 SKIDMORE Christine Kemp (5) (unassisted) - Beat defender around the corner

5. 34:45 UNION Alex King (1) (Lauren Winchell) - Penalty corner

6. 52:29 SKIDMORE Lauren McCarthy (1) (unassisted) - Beat defender

7. 64:20 SKIDMORE Kelly Blackhurst (3) (Lauren McCarthy) - Took pass in front of net and beat defender

Shots: UNION 9, Skidmore College 24

Saves: UNION 12 (Sarah Rios 11; TEAM 1), Skidmore College 5 (Liz

Catinella 5)

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