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Thomas College field hockey players compete for possession of the ball during a home game on a sunny afternoon. A player wearing number 14 in a black Thomas uniform controls the ball while teammates move into position nearby. Opposing players in white uniforms close in defensively. Spectators sit in the red bleachers behind the field, with the press box and athletic facilities visible in the background.
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Thomas THOMAS (2-4)
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Winner Skidmore SKIDMORE (2-3)
Thomas THOMAS
(2-4)
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Final
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Skidmore SKIDMORE
(2-3)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Thomas THOMAS 0 1 1 0 2
Skidmore SKIDMORE 3 1 0 2 6

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Thomas Field Hockey Drops Road Contest at Skidmore 2-6

Saratoga Springs, NY - The Thomas College Field Hockey team traveled to face Skidmore College on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Thoroughbreds, 6-2, at Wagner Park. The Terriers battled throughout the contest, scoring twice in the second and third quarters.

How It Happened:

  • Skidmore opened the scoring just over five minutes into the first quarter, taking a 1-0 lead on a breakaway.
  • Just two minutes later, the Thoroughbreds added another goal to extend their lead to 2-0.
  • Eliya Drummond was called into action throughout the opening quarter, making several saves to keep the Terriers within reach.
  • Skidmore added a penalty stroke goal with just over 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter, taking a 3-0 lead into the second.
  • The Thoroughbreds extended their lead early in the second quarter, scoring off a penalty corner to make it 4-0.
  • Thomas responded with just over four minutes remaining in the half when Celia Stinson scored on a breakaway move around the Skidmore goalkeeper, cutting the deficit to 4-1.
  • The Terriers entered halftime trailing 4-1.
  • Mackenzie Toner took over in goal to begin the second half and made several saves early in the third quarter to keep Skidmore from extending its lead.
  • Thomas continued to battle and earned a penalty corner with just over seven minutes remaining in the third quarter.
  • Samantha Thebarge converted the opportunity, scoring off a penalty corner assisted by Maci Freeman to make the score 4-2.
  • Toner continued to make key saves throughout the remainder of the third quarter, keeping the Terriers within two goals heading into the final period.
  • Skidmore added two goals in the fourth quarter, including a goal off a penalty corner, to extend its lead to 6-2.
  • The Terriers continued to battle until the final whistle, but Skidmore held on for the 6-2 victory.

Inside the Stats  

What's Next

  • The Terriers will be back in action tomorrow, Sunday, September 20, when they travel to Colby-Sawyer College. Game time is scheduled for 12:00 PM in New London, New Hampshire.
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