WATERVILLE, Maine— Skidmore avoided overtime with three goals the final 2:21 for a 4-1 comeback field hockey win over Thomas College. It was the season opener for the Thoroughbreds, while Thomas is 0-2.
** Thomas grabbed a 1-0 lead off a corner at the 17:34 mark. Skidmore responded when Beth Yorns scored her first of two goals at 20:32.
** The scored stayed tied until late in the fourth quarter when the Thoroughbred offense erupted for three goals in a 1:16 span. Kayla Hassett opened the rally from Anna D'Amore at 57:39. Abby Ezickson made it 2-1 with her first collegiate goal, coming off a corner from Mia Angwin and Yorns at 58:13. Yorns capped the run at 58:55.
** Skidmore dominated play, outshooting the host team 28-6 with a 12-7 penalty corner advantage. Victoria Bodnar had two saves in goal for the win.
**  Yorns' two goals equaled her 2022 season total.
** Coach Beth Hallenbeck: "Skidmore's relentless pressure paid off in the final minutes, with the team scoring three late beautifully executed goals to open up the 1-1 deadlock. Kayla Hassett and Mia Angwin led the way with intensity, high level skill and the will to win.  Beth Yorns was exceptional both up front and in the midfield."
** The Thoroughbreds travel to Utica on Sept. 5 for a 6 p.m. game with the Pioneers.