Box Score POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Thomas College was defeated by Vassar College, 4-0 Friday in the opening night of the 26th Annual Betty Richey Tournament. The win advances VC to the tournament championship tomorrow against the day's earlier winner, Manhattanville College.
Lauren Wiebe got into the scoring column early, tallying a goal on a pass from sophomore Emma Bracken in the 16th minute. Her shot beat the keeper to right corner, and put the Brewers up 1-0. Freshman Storm Sideleau added to the lead later on in the half, taking a rebound from Wiebe to score and put her side ahead 2-0.
Wiebe's second goal of the night came in the 49th minute, as junior Bianca Zarrella fed a crisp pass across the middle to find her teammate wide open. Wiebe finished on an open net, giving VC a 3-0 advantage. Sophomore Hayley Beach added some insurance in the in the 59th minute deflecting a well hit ball from senior Enya Cunningham into the upper left corner to make it 4-0.
Junior Goalie Amreen Bhasin saved the only shot directed at goal by Thomas on the night, while Abbie Charrier recorded five stops for the Terriers in the losing effort.
In the tournament's opening game, Manhattanville topped Smith College 3-1. Forward Kristen Savage had two goals for the Valiants, who now advance to the tournament championship at 2:30 tomorrow.
The Betty Richey Tournament will resume tomorrow at noon when Smith and Thomas meet in the consolation game at noon. Vassar will face Manhattanville at 2:30 pm in the final to close out the weekend.
