CANTON, NY – The Skidmore College women's soccer team continued its strong start to Liberty League play with a tightly-contested 2–1 road victory over St. Lawrence on Saturday afternoon.
Following a scoreless first half, the Thoroughbreds (4-2-2, 2-0 Liberty League) came alive offensively coming out of halftime, fueled by a goal and assist from junior
Hazel Aiello and a team-leading fifth goal from fellow junior
Abby Lewis. Skidmore out shot the Saints (4-3-2, 0-1 Liberty League) 11-to-8 with a 5-to-1 edge corner kicks in the second half to close out the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Skidmore placed three shots-on-goal throughout the first half, with sophomore Olivia Chandler placing a shot on net in the 10th minute and consecutive on target shots from Lewis and junior Alexandra Verna in the 28th and 30th minutes.
- Coming out of intermission, the Thoroughbreds were first to end the scoreless deadlock by striking in the 64th minute when Aiello found the back of the net.
- St. Lawrence quickly responded with the equalizer in the 69th minute on a solo goal from Maddie Needham.
- In the 80th minute, Aiello once again made the difference for Skidmore's attack, this time finding fellow junior Abby Lewis to help Skidmore retake the lead.
- The Saints had one final chance in the 90th minute on a shot by Kaitlyn Barton following a corner kick, but senior goalie Avery Rogers came up with the save to seal the win for the Thoroughbreds.
STANDOUT THOROUGHBREDS
- Rogers recorded seven saves for her 16th career victory.
- Lewis scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season after placing all three shots on net.
- Aiello scored her first career goal alongside her second assist on the season and fifth of her career.
UP NEXT
The Thoroughbreds are back at home next Saturday to host Ithaca in a Stable Game matchup. The start time is set for 3 PM at Wachenheim Field.
