Wellesley College Field Hockey Falls to Connecticut College 4-1 in Non-Conference Action

Strategic Insights -

In a night of intense field hockey action at Butler Stadium, Wellesley College's Blue team clashed with the visiting Connecticut College Camels in a non-conference match. The Camels jumped out to an early lead, courtesy of sophomore Elizabeth Bonner's redirection of a shot by junior Sadie Gearan in the first five minutes of play. Connecticut College continued to dominate, adding goals from Alex Flynn and Maddie Mason in the first half. The Blue team's Annika Schermerhorn finally broke through with a goal in the third period, but the Camels responded with Bonner's second goal of the game to secure a 4-1 victory.

Key Takeaways:

  • Connecticut College's Alex Flynn scored her first goal of the season in the 13th minute of play.
  • Wellesley College's Annika Schermerhorn scored her first goal of the season in the third period.
  • Connecticut College's sophomore Elizabeth Bonner scored two goals in the match, her second of the season.
  • Wellesley College's Hannah Simmonds allowed three goals in two quarters of play.
  • Katelyn Hurt made three saves and allowed one goal in two quarters of action.
  • Both teams next play on the road on Saturday, September 13.

Statistics:

  • Connecticut College's Elizabeth Bonner scored two goals in the match.
  • The Camels were up 2-0 after 15 minutes of play.
  • Wellesley College's Annika Schermerhorn's goal in the third period brought the Blue team within three goals of the Camels' lead.
  • Connecticut College's first-year goalie Isabella Carnall made one save to earn the win.
  • Wellesley College's Hannah Simmonds allowed three goals in her two quarters of play.
  • Connecticut College's Maddie Mason tallied her first goal of the season in the late second period.

Sources:

  • Wellesley College Athletics Massachusetts. (September 2023). Wellesley College field hockey fell to Connecticut College 4-1 in non-conference action.