LEWISTON, MAINE - After taking the lead early in the first half, the Williams College Ephs (9-5, 6-3 NESCAC) were unable to retain it and ultimately fell 2-1 to the Bates College Bobcats (10-4, 6-3 NESCAC) in their penultimate regular season contest.
Sophomore Kiki Higgins opened up the scoring at the 10:34 mark after striking a shot too powerful for goalkeeper Kaili Jacobsen to keep out of the net. The Ephs went into the half time break with the 1-0 lead provided by Higgins.
The Ephs were out shot by the Bobcats 4-2 in the first half. Williams struck both their shots on target while the Bobcats struck one of their four shots on target. Eph senior goalkeeper Gates Tenerowicz made a crucial save on the shot she faced.
With 1:36 remaining in the third quarter, Anna Cote leveled it up for the Bobcats to head into the final 15 minutes tied at 1-1. Off a penalty corner, Cote again found the back of the net to put the Bobcats up 2-1 with 7:01 remaining in the game. The Ephs were unable to find an equalizer and ultimately fell 2-1.
On the day, the Ephs were out shot 10-5. Williams struck 3 on target and Bates struck 6 on target. Tenerowicz kept the Ephs in the game by making 4 saves.
Eph head coach Alix Barrale reflected after the game: "Hard fought game in the rain. We played well, we just struggled with creating offensive opportunities."
Up next for Williams is their final regular season game when they host Middlebury College. The Ephs are set to take on the Panthers on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 PM on Williamson Field.
