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WILLIAMSTOWN, MA — Senior Leadership and
a balanced lineup was all Williams (2-2) needed to clinch their
second win of the season against Connecticut College (1-2) this
Saturday afternoon at Renzie Lamb Field. Key performances by
several players including senior captain Anne de Saint Phalle
(Bronxville, NY) led the Ephs to a welcomed victory coming off of
last week's tough losses against nationally ranked opponents.
Camel senior Jen Wallace scored the first and only goal for
Conn. College shortly after the first period began (8:32) off an
assist by junior Abby Hine on a penalty corner. In spite of this
setback, the Ephs resolve was only hardened as they played an
aggressive first half tallying 12 shots, 8 on goal, to the Camels
3, 1 on goal. Both teams had 3 penalty corners for the period.
Intense play on both sides was marked by officials giving out 3
green cards on separate occasions over the course of the game: two
went to Abby Hine resulting in the Camels playing with one less
player for the duration of the 5 minute penalty, while Eph
first-year Kelli Nault (Longmeadow, MA) received the third. Hine
also shot wide on a penalty stroke rewarded to the Camels 10
minutes into the first half after a deliberate foul was committed
by an Eph defender in the circle.
Williams assertiveness ultimately paid off in the second half
when sophomore Lucy Rollins (Rye, NY) scored their first goal 55:05
into the game off a pass by sophomore Ariel Lyddane (Greenwhich,
CT). Ephs gained the lead for good with 5 minutes remaining in the
game when de Saint Phalle hit net off another assist by Lyddane.
The Ephs finished the second period with 10 shots, 4 on goal, to
the Camels 5, 2 on goal. Williams tallied 2 more penalty corners
than Conn. College ending with 4 for the half.
Junior goalie Katrina Tulla (New Canaan, CT) was in the net all
70 minutes of the game and had 3 saves for the Ephs. Camel
first-year goalie Kelly Brennan also played the full 70 minutes
tallying 11 saves.
Williams three senior captains each significantly contributed to
today's win. Amy Siedlecki (Madison, CT) added a great
defensive performance while Whit Thayer (Lancaster, PA) has been a
consistent presence on the field this season. Anne de Saint Phalle
played her first game back from injury and still continued to lead
effectively and serve as an inspiration, knocking in today's
game winning goal. Sophomore Ariel Lyddane also played a key
offensive role putting constant pressure on the Camels' defense.
Coach Alix Burrale was pleased with her team's ability to
come back from a one goal deficit to not only tie up the game, but
clinch the win: “Today's competition was a big step for
us to grow and develop together as a team.”
The Ephs will play away next Saturday against Colby at 12PM.
