BABSON PARK, Mass. – A second-half goal by No. 13 Babson was enough as the Skidmore College field hockey team fell short in a 1-0 loss to the Beavers, in non-conference action Wednesday evening.
 
Skidmore falls to 8-10 on the season. Babson, ranked 13^th in the most recent National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) rankings, wins its eighth straight to improve to 15-3.
 
After a scoreless first half, the Thoroughbreds nearly struck first in the 53^rd minute. Gabby Hyman received the ball near midfield, using her speed to get past the final Babson defender for a breakaway. Babson goalkeeper Cassidy Riley came off the line, forcing Gabby to her right, as the shot went just wide of net. Just over a minute later, Babson came back and took the lead, as Lauren Curley fed Tori Roche in front of net at 54:16. The Beavers kept Skidmore without a shot in the final 15:44 to preserve the win.
 
Babson outshot Skidmore by a 13-4 margin. The Thoroughbreds earned two penalty corners in the game.
 
Elizabeth Coughlin had a solid performance in net despite the loss, tallying eight saves. Riley made one save to earn the shutout.
 
Skidmore will finish the regular season with a home matchup against Cortland, at Wagner Park Saturday at 1 p.m. The Thoroughbreds will have their annual 'Senior Day' game, honoring seniors Hyman, Coughlin, Grace Florsheim, Marissa Folts, Emily Richmond, and Meaghan Lynch before the game.