Box Score
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Eight different players recorded a point as #5 Skidmore defeated Wheaton, 6-1 in Sunday's non-league field hockey matchup at Thoroughbred Field
The Thoroughbreds improve to 12-1, extending their home winning streak to 26 games, while the Lyons fall to 7-7.
Just over five minutes in, junior
Ceilidh MacNeill got the scoring started with her sixth goal of the season. MacNeill redirected a shot from the top of the circle by
Annie Rosencrans to make it 1-0. At the 24:40 mark, Skidmore made it 2-0 with another redirection, this time by
Kelly Blackhurst with the assist to
Molly Gile. The Thoroughbreds made it 3-0 with 25 seconds remaining in the half on Blackhurst's second goal of the game. Rosencrans sent a perfect leading pass to Blackhurst, who was able to sneak it past Wheaton goalie Ellie Massengill.
Skidmore remained in control in the second half as Rosencrans pushed the lead to four, scoring on a corner for her ninth tally of the season.
Lauren Tobias and
Hilary Cranston assisted on the goal. At the 51:10 mark, Blackhurst sent a lift in to the circle that freshman
Sam Skott was able to control and score on to make it 5-0. Tobias capped off Skidmore's scoring at the 61:22 mark, when she redirected
Alison Frey's pass from outside the circle for her 10
th goal of the season.
The Lyons were able to get on the board late, Emily Asack sent a shot on goal that was saved by
Haley McDougall, but Carmela Luzi got the rebound and put it in to avoid the shutout.
McDougall made two saves in 64:54 of action and
Amy Beck finished the game in goal for Skidmore, not facing a shot over the final 5:06. Massengill finished with 14 saves for Wheaton.
"
Ceilidh MacNeill played an outstanding game, using her speed and tenacity to set up chances around the goal" coach
Beth Hallenbeck said. "
Caylyn Sullivan was once again the anchor of the midfield, playing a part in every offensive transition passing pattern, and defending any transition chances from the opponent.
Anna Wahl put in an inspired performance showing hustle and toughness.
Katie Flowers was excellent in the midfield, showing her stick skills, speed, passing and ability to defend. The team effort was tremendous. The quality of the passing and goal scoring today was superior."
The Thoroughbreds outshot the Lyons, 27-5 and held a 12-3 advantage in penalty corners.
Skidmore resumes league play on Oct. 21 at Union.
Field Hockey Game Summary (Final)
2011 Skidmore College Field Hockey
Wheaton vs #5 Skidmore College (Oct 16, 2011 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Wheaton (7-7) vs. Skidmore College (12-1)
Date: Oct 16, 2011 Attendance: 150
Weather: Low 60's, sunny at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Wheaton............. 0 1 - 1
Skidmore College.... 3 3 - 6
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 5:05 SKIDMORE
Ceilidh MacNeill (6) (
Annie Rosencrans) - Redirected shot off corner
2. 24:40 SKIDMORE
Kelly Blackhurst (15) (
Molly Gile) - Deflection in front off corner
3. 34:35 SKIDMORE
Kelly Blackhurst (16) (
Annie Rosencrans) - Shot from top of circle
4. 44:48 SKIDMORE
Annie Rosencrans (9) (
Lauren Tobias;
Hilary Cranston) - Shot from top off corner
5. 51:10 SKIDMORE
Sam Skott (5) (
Kelly Blackhurst) - Redirected home off lift from outside of circle
6. 61:22 SKIDMORE
Lauren Tobias (10) (Ali Frey) - Redirected from outside of circle
7. 64:54 WHE Carmela Luzi (4) (unassisted) - Rebound off save
Shots: Wheaton 5, Skidmore College 27
Saves: Wheaton 14 (Ellie Massengill 14), Skidmore College 3 (
Haley McDougall 2; TEAM 1)
