GENEVA, N.Y.—The Skidmore College women's lacrosse team battled William Smith to the wire before losing a 7-6 heartbreaker in the Liberty League Championship Saturday afternoon.
 
The Thoroughbreds battled from 4-0 first half deficit to tie it 4-4 and keep it close the remainder of the game.
 
Emma Harris and Tyler Phillips had two goals each for the Thoroughbreds (10-8). Cas Szwajkowski and Tess Mattimore had one goal each. Megan Kolopsky stopped 13 shots in net. Rachel Talanian contributed five ground balls, a draw and four caused turnovers.

Harris, Phillips, Szwajkowski and Talanian were all selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Harris broke through for Skidmore with 5:48 remaining in the first and started off a four-goal run over the next 6:16 for the Thoroughbreds. Harris struck again with 5:48 on the clock to cut the Skidmore deficit to two. Phillips then added back-to-back goals to tie the game up 1:24 before the break. With 20 seconds left in the opening period, Ali Burns produced her 21st goal of the year on a low rolling shot to give William Smith a 5-4 advantage at halftime.

Tess Mattimore tied the game up for a second time with a free position goal with 14:39 left in the second half. Back-to-back free position goals from Bird 2:07 apart gave the Herons a 7-5 advantage. With 5:56 to go Szwajkowski got Skidmore within one, but the Heron defense stood strong and William Smith was able to possess the ball for most of the remainder

William Smith finished with a 31-17 advantage in shots and a 24-21 edge in ground balls. The Thoroughbreds held a 9-5 lead in draws. The Herons were successful on 17-of-21 clear attempts, while Skidmore was successful on 14-of-21 tries.