Waterville, ME – Field Hockey was defeated by Vermont State University Castleton by a score of 2-3 on Saturday, September 28^th, 2024.

Thomas College: Overall (6-4)
Vermont State University Castleton: Overall (6-3)
 
How it Happened:  

• Within the first three minutes Terrier goalkeeper Elise Syphers was put in a difficult position, as the Spartans were awarded a penalty stroke.
• Syphers stepped up and made a huge save to keep things tied at 0-0.
• With just over a minute left to play in the first, Julia Reny scored to take an important 1-0 lead over the Spartans.
• Despite the early penalty stroke, the Terriers held the Spartans to very few scoring opportunities in the first quarter.
• Less than two minutes into the second quarter Samantha Thebarge had an opportunity in front of the Spartan goal, scoring to give the Terriers a 2-0 lead.
• With three minutes to go until halftime the Spartans got on the board, scoring to make it 2-1.
• Early into the third quarter the Spartans struck again to make it 2-2.
• The Terriers were able to respond, generating multiple scoring opportunities. 
• Kara Richards had a shot that needed to be cleared off the goal line, as a Spartan defender made a defensive save to keep things level.
• Going into the fourth quarter both teams were still tied 2-2, looking for a go-ahead goal.
• The Spartans were able to take control in the final few minutes, generating multiple shots.
• With less than a minute to go the Spartans took the lead, 3-2.
• The Terriers were awarded two penalty corners as time expired but weren't able to generate any shots and were handed a 2-3 loss.
• Despite the loss, the Terriers outshot the Spartans 13-8.

 
Inside the Stats:  

• Julia Reny – 1 Goal
• Samantha Thebarge – 1 Goal

 
What's Next:

• Field Hockey will hope to bounce back as they travel to take on Simmons University on Saturday, October 5^th, 2024. Game time is set for 1:00 PM.