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Auriel Gonzalez
Matt Milless
Auriel Gonzalez
2
Winner Rochester ROC (8-4, 1-2 Liberty)
0
Skidmore SKIDMORE (5-7, 1-3 Liberty)
Winner
Rochester ROC
(8-4, 1-2 Liberty)
2
Final
0
Skidmore SKIDMORE
(5-7, 1-3 Liberty)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Rochester ROC 1 1 0 0 2
Skidmore SKIDMORE 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Rochester spoils Skidmore's strong start in 2-0 setback

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Skidmore College field hockey team came out firing with a 9-1 advantage in shots and seven penalty corners in the opening quarter, but Rochester scored on its first two shots and took control after halftime to secure a 2-0 Liberty League victory Saturday afternoon at Wagner Park.
  • Skidmore (5-7, 1-3 Liberty League) controlled the early action, earning three penalty corners in the first four minutes and finishing the opening quarter with a 7-0 advantage in corners. The Thoroughbreds outshot Rochester 9-1 in the period but were unable to break through.
  • Despite the early pressure, Rochester (8-4, 1-2 Liberty League) struck first at 5:42 when Molly Newbold one-timed a through pass from Hannah Mehta for her third goal of the season on the Yellowjackets' first shot of the contest.
  • Rochester doubled its lead on its second shot just 1:45 into the second quarter. Erin Foley worked around a defender and delivered a pass into the slot for Mehta, who finished for her 10th goal of the year.
  • The Yellowjackets seized control in the third quarter, outshooting Skidmore 7-3 while generating four penalty corners. Nicole Sylvestri entered in goal for the Thoroughbreds at halftime and made three saves to keep the deficit at two.
  • Skidmore generated several opportunities in the fourth, including shots on goal from Erin Ohlenbusch and Colby Paul. Gianna DiGioacchino hit the post off a penalty corner with 8:32 remaining, but Rochester held firm to preserve the shutout.
  • Ohlenbusch led Skidmore with six shots, while DiGioacchino and Catie O'Rourke finished with three apiece.
  • The Thoroughbreds held overall advantages of 17-12 in shots and 12-5 in penalty corners. Rochester goalkeeper Riley Leeser made five saves to earn the shutout. Allison Morgan played the first half in goal for Skidmore before Sylvestri took over for the final 30 minutes.
UP NEXT
Skidmore travels to New Paltz on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a 3 p.m. non-league contest. Skidmore's home finale is next Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. vs. Rensselaer. Six of the final seven regular season games are on the road.
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