MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – The Trinity College Women's Soccer squad fell to host Middlebury College, 1-0, in a New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) clash at the Allen Dragone Track and Field Complex Saturday afternoon. The Bantams move to 5-5-2 overall and 2-5-1 in the NESCAC, while the Panthers rise to 6-2-4, and 4-2-2 in conference.
What Happened:
- After more than 15 minutes of scoreless play, the Panthers struck first as Suzanna Fee played a cross near the corner flag, finding Mariana Rode, who chipped a shot past a charging Zoe Tamborello, staking Middlebury to a 1-0 lead.
- In the 26th minute, the Bantams looked for the equalizer as Caroline Kelleher found space at the top of the box, but her shot sailed over the crossbar by mere inches.
- With 42:01 remaining in the second half, the Bantams had another opportunity to even the game, but the attempt from Sophia Simmons was denied by Middlebury keeper Aubrey Silvestri to preserve the 1-0 game.
Inside the Boxscore:
- Shots: Trinity 6, Middlebury 12
- Shots on Goal: Trinity 2, Middlebury 3
- Corner Kicks: Trinity 4, Middlebury 4
- Goals (Middlebury): Rode
- Assists (Middlebury): Fee
- Saves (Trinity): Tamborello 2
- Saves (Middlebury): Silvestri 2
Up Next:
- The Bantams will look to return to the win column when they travel to Connecticut College (6-5-1, 2-4-1 NESCAC) for a NESCAC tilt on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.
- All-time, Trinity owns a 23-14-5 record against the Camels, dating back to their first meeting in 1982.
- The Bantams are 4-0-3 versus Conn College since 2018, including a 4-3 win in Hartford last season.
