WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williams College women's soccer team opened its two-game home weekend with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Colby College on Saturday afternoon at Cole Field. With the result, the Ephs move to 4–1–2 overall and 3–1–1 in NESCAC play.
The match proved evenly contested, with both sides recording six shots on goals and five saves, while Colby held a narrow edge in shots, outshooting Williams 20-17.
The Ephs struck quickly, capitalizing less than two minutes into the match. First-year forward
Lucy Carrel netted her second collegiate goal - both coming in NESCAC play - at the 1:53 mark, finishing a well-placed pass from
Elizabeth Stophel to give Williams an early 1–0 advantage.
Colby responded late in the first half, with just over eight minutes remaining before halftime to send the teams into the break at one a piece.
The second half proved to be a defensive showcase on both ends. Williams' goalkeeper
Margaret Huelin recorded five saves on the day, including three crucial stops in the final 45 minutes to preserve the draw.
Junior
Bria Abbiati generated Williams' best scoring opportunities in the second half, firing both of the Ephs' shots on goal after the break, but Colby's defense held firm to keep the match level.
The Ephs return to action tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 28
th), as they take on Bowdoin College at noon in another NESCAC contest.
