Waterville, ME – Field Hockey fell to Colby College at home by a score of 1-5 on Sunday, September 15^th, 2024.

Thomas College: Overall (5-2)
Colby College: Overall (3-1)
 
How it Happened:  

• The Mules started off the game strong, forcing three saves out of Terriers goalkeeper Elise Syphers in the first two minutes.
• Five minutes in the Terriers had their first real chance, as a shot from Callie Moran was saved by the Mules goalkeeper.
• The Mules struck first 10 minutes in, taking a 1-0 lead after a penalty stroke.
• The Mules followed up by scoring a goal two minutes later to take a 2-0 lead into the second quarter.
• Despite the Terriers best efforts the Mules scored again to open the second quarter, taking a 3-0 lead.
• The Mules would eventually make it to halftime with a 4-0 lead.
• The Terriers opened up the second half well, as a penalty corner led to a saved shot from Julia Reny.
• The Terriers defense held strong in the third quarter, not allowing any goals.
• The Mules scored from a penalty corner early in the fourth quarter, but the Terriers were able to rebound and generate a handful of penalty corners of their own.
• This eventually led to a goal from Reny with nine minutes left on the clock.
• Mackenzie Toner came up with multiple big saves in the final few minutes, but the Mules walked away with a 5-1 win.

 
Inside the Stats:  

• Julia Reny – 1 Goal
• Elise Syphers – 3 Saves
• Mackenzie Toner – 5 Saves

 
What's Next:

• Field Hockey will look to bounce back as they travel to Bates College on Wednesday, September 18^th, 2024. Game time is set for 7:00 PM.