MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – The Trinity College field hockey team suffered a 2-0 setback against No. 2 nationally ranked Middlebury College Saturday morning at Peter Kohn Field. The Bantams fall to 6-8 overall and 1-8 in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) play, while the Panthers improve to 10-2 overall and 7-1 in conference action.
How It Happened
- The Panthers wasted no time getting on the board, as Ally Kennedy found the back of the cage just 2:23 into the opening quarter, assisted by Emma McCann and Tessa Herbst, to give Middlebury an early 1-0 advantage.
- Middlebury doubled its lead less than four minutes later, as McCann netted her fourth goal of the season at the 6:06 mark off of a corner take, assisted by Lily Stockwell and Megan Fuqua.
- Trinity looked to respond late in the opening quarter, earning back-to-back penalty corners in the 13th minute. Alison Gerber registered two shots during the offensive push, but the Bantams were unable to capitalize.
- The Bantams held the Panthers scoreless through the remaining three quarters, with goalkeeper Sydney Korkosz recording six saves throughout the contest.
- Trinity registered two shots in the third quarter, including an attempt on goal by Brooke DiBiase, but could not break through Middlebury's defense.
Inside the Numbers
- Middlebury held a 17-5 advantage in shots, including an 8-2 edge in shots on goal.
- The Panthers earned nine penalty corners compared to Trinity's three.
- Alison Gerber led the Bantams with two shots, while Ava DiPasquale, Brooke DiBiase, and Julia Lambert each recorded one.
- Sydney Korkosz played all 60 minutes in the cage, registering six saves, including four in the final quarter.
- Trinity held Middlebury scoreless over the final 53:54 of regulation.
Up Next
The Bantams return to Trinity for their final regular season game as they welcome no.15 Amherst College for a NESCAC battle on Robin L. Sheppard Field Tuesday, October 27th at 6PM.
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