SOMERVILLE, MA. - In their closest contest of the season, #1 Williams edged out conference opponent, Tufts, 1-0. The win upped the Ephs' overall record to a perfect 10-0, while Williams remains at the top of the conference standings with a 6-0 record. Tufts drops to 6-4 on the season, and are even in NESCAC competition with a 3-3 record.
The Jumbos have struggled in October, posting a 1-3 record after starting the season with undefeated play in September. After suffering a tough loss to Keene State in a 5-4 result last weekend, Tufts looked to bounce back. Playing the #1 squad in the country was a tall order to take as the Ephs defense proved impenetrable once again.
Despite the loss, Tufts held Williams to their lowest total of shots all season long and to their lowest number of goals scored in a single game. The Jumbos also managed to outshoot the Ephs 13-6; only the second Williams opponent to accomplish such a feat. Thirteen shots on goal are the most allowed by the Ephs defense all season as well.
The Williams offense may have been lacking in comparison to other games, but Sara Wild broke the scoring drought at the 37:21 mark off one of her signature boots. The lone goal proved to be all Williams needed to secure the victory. Although the Ephs defense allowed more shots on goal than usual, the Jumbos could never convert it on the scoreboard. Williams' goalkeeper Lauren Sinnenberg finally saw some challenges at net, and was credited with four saves on the day in 90:00 minutes of action.
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