Williams Women's Lacrosse Loses to Bowdoin

Williams Sports Info - April 28, 2008

BRUNSWICK, Maine – Williams women's lacrosse (6-8, 2-7 NESCAC) closed their season with a very close loss to NESCAC rival Bowdoin College (9-6, 4-5 NESCAC) on Saturday with a final score of 11-10.

Bowdoin scored three goals in the first five minutes of play. The Ephs did not take long to respond as junior Britt Spackman, senior Sara du Pont, and sophomore Whitney Thayer each netted a goal for the Eph's to tie the score at 19:58. Bowdoin again scored three goals before Spackman scored her second goal of the game. The Bears and the Eph's scored one more goal apiece before the end of the half to enter the intermission with a 7-5 advantage to the bears.

Du Pont scored a goal for Williams, while Bowdoin scored three of their own to bring the score to 10-6 with 17:45 to go in the second half. The Ephs then surged, scoring four goals in a row to tie the game 10-10. Spackman, sophomore Alice Nelson, senior Sarah Adkins, and sophomore Tina Nawrocki each contributed a goal for the Eph's, with Nawrocki's tying goal coming with 7:45 left on the clock.

Both teams had opportunities in the final minutes of the contest, but it was Ali Draudt of Bowdoin who finally found the net at 2:35 to seal the victory for the Bears. The Ephs had one final opportunity, but were unable to get a shot off, and Bowdoin regained possession to end the game.

Freshman goalie Julia Schreiber made 15 saves for the Ephs, while Steph Collins-Finn turned aside 8 shots for the Bears.

Head coach Chris Mason was pleased with her teams play despite the loss. "Both teams played really well today. We had great settled defense and Schreiber played well making some especially key saves in the second half."

Mason also commended Sara du Pont for excellent play in her final game. "Sara had an awesome game. She was great on draw control and lose balls, and really contributed to the offense with her two goals and assist."

Even with the loss, the Ephs ended their season on a high note. The team was 4-3 in the last two weeks of the season, taking down Trinity who won the third seed in the NESCAC tournament.

The Ephs would also like to commend the team's five seniors: Sara du Pont, Sara Adkins, Lauren Kennedy, Allison Murray, and Stephanie Hsiung. Their hard work and dedication to the team over their Williams career will be missed.