ITHACA, NY – The Skidmore College women's soccer team fell 1-0 at Ithaca College on Saturday afternoon.
After conceding in the 20th minute, the Thoroughbreds (3-3-2, 0-2-1 Liberty League) created several quality chances to equalize before halftime, but near misses and strong goalkeeping kept them off the board. The Bombers (5-2-3, 1-1-1 Liberty League) finished the match with a narrow 12-11 edge in shots and an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Bombers capitalized on a corner kick in the 20th minute when Julia Gilgar scored off the delivery from Jayne Bogle to take the early lead.
- Skidmore nearly equalized on the following possession, as sophomore Mara Grace lofted a pinpoint pass to fellow sophomore Bryn Ryan, who got behind the Ithaca backline for an open run into the box before firing a shot that hit off the right post.
- Senior Ellianna Caporusso put a shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball was fired straight towards the Ithaca goalkeeper who made the save.
- In the 36th minute, senior Abby Lewis nearly headed in the equalizer on a brilliant cross into the box, but a leaping save kept Skidmore off the board.
- Junior goalkeeper Sophia Sayers finished the first half with four saves to keep Skidmore within a goal.
- In the 64th minute, Grace broke down her defender in the attacking third and sent a through ball to Ryan, whose shot went just wide left.
- Skidmore closed out the match with three shots in the final six minutes, but none found the net as Ithaca held on for the win.
UP NEXT
Skidmore hosts RPI next Wednesday in a Stable Game matchup at Wachenheim Field. Kickoff is set for 7 PM.
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