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AMHERST, MA -- Despite a rainy day, Williams
(4-0 NESCAC) maintained their undefeated record in the NESCAC
putting together their best team performance of the year to cruise
past Amherst (2-3 NESCAC) 2-0 Saturday afternoon. The offense truly
capitalized in the circle hitting the net each half, while the
defense aggressively protected their own net throughout the
competition with numerous exceptional saves by junior goalie
K
atrina Tulla (New Canaan, CT).
Only 10:22 into the first period, Eph sophomore Lucy Rollins (Rye,
NY) had a point-blank finish guiding the ball past Amherst
first-year goalie Emily Vitale after receiving a pass from
sophomore Meera Sivalingam (Philadelphia, PA) breaking along the
left goal line. Williams' offense and defense combined to
maintain the lead for the duration of the competition preventing
the Lord Jeffs from converting their 7 penalty corners and 6 shots
into goals. Williams finished out the period with 2 penalty corners
and 3 shots.
Despite the lead, the Ephs' weren't lulled into
complacency when the game resumed at the start of the second, but
continued to compete aggressively to counter the Lord Jeffs'
increasing intensity. With 13:12 minutes remaining, Williams
doubled their lead when a persistent Margie Fulton (Wellesley, MA)
finished in front of the net in traffic off a pass by senior
captain Anne de Saint Phalle (Bronxville, NY). The Ephs kept
Amherst on their heels shooting 9 times to Amherst's 3. Both
teams ended the half with 3 penalty corner opportunities.
Coach Alix Barrale felt that her team put forth their best group
effort of the year. “Things really came together for us, and
we are beginning to reach that point where success is a collective
undertaking.”
Throughout the game, de Saint Phalle put in a strong effort up
front consistently creating opportunities for Williams. Likewise,
Fulton executed and was unrelenting in the circle against Amherst
defenders. On the other end, the Eph defense showed no weak points
as Amherst attempted to penetrate and score. In conjunction with
her teammates, Tulla proved to be an impermeable barrier for the
Ephs.
Amherst first-year goalie Emily Vitale finished the 70 minute game
with 8 saves and 2 goals allowed. Tulla also put in the full 70
minutes ending with 5 saves and no goals allowed.
Williams will face Trinity at home this Wednesday evening at
6:30PM and that game will be a live
video webcast.
