Middlebury had little trouble with NESCAC foe Colby, as they defeated the Mules 7-0 in a game played on Kohn Field. The Panthers improve to 4-2 overall (2-2 NESCAC), while the Mules fall to 4-3 (1-3 NESCAC). Middlebury returns to action on Sunday when they host Wesleyan at 2:00 p.m.
Mullery Doar gave the Panthers a 1-0 lead just 4:59 into the game, driving to the goal from the top of the circle. Emily Blair converted a penalty stroke at 8:16 to make it a 2-0 game, before Lauren Greer tipped in a Dana Heritage shot on penalty corner at 11:38.
Sally Ryan gave Middlebury a comfortable 4-0 advantage at 28:25, tipping in a shot from Mullery Doar.
The Panthers kept up the pressure in the second half, as Lauren Greer scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season with a helper going to fellow rookie Charlotte Gardiner. Molly Downey tipped in a Chase Delano shot at 55:59, before Hannah Clarke blasted the game's final goal home from the outside at the 60:35 mark.
Madeline Brooks made seven saves, while Becca Shaw made a pair to combine for the team's second shutout of the season. Liz Fontaine made seven stops in goal for the Mules.
Colby (4-3) vs. Middlebury (4-2)
Date: Oct 03, 2009 Attendance: 135
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Colby............... 0 0 - 0
Middlebury.......... 4 3 - 7
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 4:59 MIDFH Mullery Doar (unassisted)
2. 8:16 MIDFH Emily Blair Penalty stroke
3. 11:38 MIDFH Liz Garry (Dana Heritage)
4. 28:25 MIDFH Sally Ryan (Mullery Doar) - Penalty corner
5. 43:07 MIDFH Lauren Greer (Charlotte Gardiner)
6. 55:59 MIDFH Molly Downey (Chase Delano)
7. 60:35 MIDFH Hannah Clarke (unassisted)
Shots: Colby 15, Middlebury 17Saves: Colby 7 (Liz Fontaine 7), Middlebury 9 (Becca Shaw 2;
Madeline Brooks 7)
