Athletics News and Press Releases

October 16, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jen Steele
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Soccer Falls to Wheaton in Overtime

Norton, MA: Smith fell to NEWMAC opponent Wheaton College in tonight’s 1-0 heartbreaking loss. With the victory, the Lyons improve to 11-4 overall and 6-0 in the conference. The Pioneers are currently 6-4-2 on the year and 3-2-1 in the NEWMAC.

The game highlighted solid defense by both teams, as neither was able to score within the 90 minutes of regulated game time. Smith goalkeeper Marlowe Dieckmann (Oakland, CA) kept the Lyons silent throughout both halves as she recorded 11 saves on the night. Wheaton’s Stacey Kronenberg (Belchertown, MA) was flawless in the goal with 2 saves.

However, after 98 minutes of scoreless play, Wheaton’s Katie Hall (Longmont, CO) scored the game’s only goal at 98:34 on an assist by Lauren Konopka (Medford, NJ).

The Pioneers are back in action this Tuesday as they host NEWMAC opponent Springfield College at 3:30 pm.

                                    1    2    OT    F
Smith (6-4-2, 3-2-1)        0    0    0      0
Wheaton (11-4, 6-0)    0    0    1      1

Scoring
Overtime:
Wheaton- Katie Hall (Lauren Konopka) 98:34

Keeper Saves
Smith- Marlowe Dieckmann; 11
Wheaton- Stacey Kronberg; 2

Shots
Smith-6
Wheaton-21

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