Box Score

Grantham, PA – The Skidmore College women's soccer team had it's record-setting NCAA run end at the hand s of #1 Messiah College, Sunday at Messiah.

Messiah followed up a 10-0 win on Saturday to oust the Thoroughbreds 3-0.  The Falcons outshot Skidmore 15-2 in Sunday's game. Skidmore, coming off its dramatic, 0-0 tie and 3-0 win in penalty kicks against MIT from Saturday, ended the season 13-7-1.

In the 13th minute of play, Messiah got on the board courtesy of junior Rachel Scheibeler. Senior Jess Shirk attacked inside the left wing, cutting along the end line on the left side before firing a shot on Skidmore keeper Meghan Sleezer. Sleezer would collect a save, but could not hold possession as the rebound bounced high into the air in front of the goal. Scheibeler, crashing in from the right side, put her head onto the ball and past Sleezer's outstretched arms for the score.

The score would remain unchanged for much of the remainder of the first half, with Messiah working to break through the physical Skidmore defense.

I n the 39th minute, Messiah took a 2-0 lead on a goal by freshman Lauren Federline.
Senior Erin Hench, coming off a three-goal performance in Saturday's win for the Falcons, took the ball deep into the left side of the Skidmore box before finding classmate Leah Sipe in the middle of the box. With the defense collapsing around her, Sipe slotted the ball through to the right side for Federline and a quick strike past Sleezer.

The score gave the Falcons a 2-0 lead they would take into halftime.

Messiah's third and final goal would be scored just 15 minutes into the second half.

The win moves Messiah to 19-0-1 on the season, with their lone blemish being to #2 William Smith—the same William Smith that defeated Skidmore in the Liberty League Championship just eight days ago.

“They (Skidmore) play good teams, including William Smith,” said Frey. “They played good physical socce today, and they know how to play hard. We knew it would be a tough game, and they made us earn it."

“It's been a long journey for us,” said Skidmore head coach Lacey Largeteau. “We knew Messiah and William Smith would be similar opponents, and we've played William Smith well in the past. We knew we could compete at this level. To get to this (NCAA Second Round) game, it's great for our program and a great legacy for our seniors to leave.”