SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Sophomore
Hannah Fetzer struck gold in the 80th minute with a solo game winner to give the still-unbeaten Skidmore College women's soccer team a thrilling 2-1 home opener over Clarkson on Wednesday afternoon.
The Thoroughbreds (6-0-1) kicked off Liberty League play on the right foot by first striking in the early minutes of the match before overcoming a second half Golden Knight (3-4-1) equalizer with the emphatic game winner. Both teams finished with six shots on goal, with Clarkson holding a 5-0 corner kicks edge.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Skidmore got ahead early in the first half, with senior Ella Stone connecting with sophomore Abby Lewis on a stellar outlet pass and converting on a high-quality one-on-one scoring opportunity against the Clarkson goalie.
- In the 66th minute, the Golden Knights evened things up on an excellent header from Brooke Butler on a corner kick from Julia Tylar.
- With eyes focused on avoiding a tie, the Thoroughbreds offense kept up their pace and eventually resulted in an 80th minute attack in transition from the right side by Fetzer, who launched a sensational crossing shot attempt that sailed past the reach of the Clarkson goalie's reach and into the back left corner of the net.
STANDOUT THOROUGHBREDS
- Junior goalie Avery Rogers finished with five saves in another stellar performance at goal
- Fetzer's game winner marked her first goal on the season
- Lewis' goal was her fourth on the season, while Stone's assist marked her second
- Freshman Alina Alcantara netted a pair of shots on goal
UP NEXT
The Thoroughbreds remain at home this Saturday to host No. 12 William Smith in a pivotal conference showdown. The start time is set for 3 PM.
