Waterville, ME – Women's Soccer put in a valiant defensive effort against Lesley University, but it wasn't enough to get a result. The final score was 0-2 on Saturday, September 23^rd, 2023. 

Thomas College: Overall (2-6), NAC (0-1)
Lesley University: Overall (5-2) NAC (1-0)

How it Happened:  

• The Lynx wasted no time getting right to work. Within 13 minutes, Terriers' goalkeeper Emily Rock was forced to make four saves, while the Lynx had seven shots.
• In the 23^rd minute, a long-range effort from the Lynx found the top left corner, giving them a 1-0 lead. 
• The Terriers looked to respond and had two shots in a matter of seconds.
• Abigail Lerman's shot forced a save from Lynx goalkeeper Madison Reed. Aminah Davis-Macias followed the shot, but the effort went wide.
• The Lynx had another golden opportunity in the 33^rd minute but was cleared off the line after some stellar defending.
• Rock was forced to make seven saves in the first half, only allowing one goal thus far.
• In the 51^st minute, Kathryn McIntyre sent a shot toward the Lynx goal, but had it saved by Reed.
• Davis-Macias had another chance in the 66^th minute, but her shot was again saved by Reed.
• The Lynx struck again in the 86^th minute, sending a shot to the bottom left corner to seal the game.
• Some incredible defending from the Terriers meant there were very few clear-cut opportunities for the Lynx.
• The Terriers were ultimately unable to find the back of the net, meaning the game ended in a 0-2 loss for the Terriers.

 
The Goalkeepers:  
Rock played the entire 90 minutes in net, making an impressive 10 saves in a huge defensive effort. 

Lynx goalkeeper Reed also played the full 90 minutes, making four saves. 
 
What's Next:
The Terriers will travel north to face University of Maine Presque Isle on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM.