Box Score
WATERVILLE, ME -- The Williams women's lacrosse team
(0-1) fell 9-7 in a close game at Colby (1-0). The Ephs and Mules
battled back and forth, but Williams was ultimately unable to
secure the win.
Colby opened the scoring at 27:51 with a goal by senior
tri-captain Amy Campbell, followed closely with another by senior
Kathleen Kramer. Williams battled back to take the lead scoring
three goals in rapid succession. Sophomore Meera Sivalingam scored
the first goal for the Ephs, followed by Taylor Fleishhacker,
assisted by Margie Fulton. Senior Tracy Ferriter scored the
Ephs' third goal, and final goal of the half. Colby
scored two more goals solidifying Colby's 4-3 lead at the
close of the first half.
Amy Campbell once again opened the scoring for the Mules, netting
her second goal of the game ten seconds into the second half. The
game would remain at 5-3 until Williams freshman Sam Weinstein
scored her first collegiate goal with 21:39 left to play.
Colby put in the next three goals, giving the Mules an 8-4 lead.
Williams scored three of the four goals scored in the last seven
minutes of the game to make things exciting. Williams sophomore
Katie Ellis scored her first goal of the season on a free position
shot, but Colby returned fire with a goal by freshman Catherine
Kahl, her second of the game. Williams scored the final two goals
of the game, including another unassisted goal by Weinstein and a
free position goal by senior Co-captain Whitney
Thayer.
Head Coach Chris Mason said that today's game was a result
of “a lot of us together not having to great day” and
that the team looked “tentative.” She said,
“there was a lot of nervous ball handling and passing. We
threw too many things away and forced too many passes inside the
shooting and attacking area. That being said, it was a close game.
Colby is a very good team, and they took advantage of our
mistakes.” The team will look to improve their passing and
decision making skills in the coming practices.
Mason also made it clear that the Eph defense, led by junior
goalie Julia Schreiber, did a good job noting, “our defense
played well and [Schreiber] had a very good game.” Schreiber
faced 19 shots, making 10 saves. Colby keeper Sarah Warnke also
played well, facing 13 shots, and stopping six.
The Ephs will be on the road again when they play RPI on March 16
at 6pm.
