Defense Leads the Charge Against EASTERN CT

Yesterday's game against Eastern was perhaps our best defensive effort of the year, allowing just 2 goals in the first half and 1 goal in the second, to finish with a score of 16-3! We challenged the defense before the game to really step up the pressure and they sure did, causing 13 turnovers over the course of the game and allowing limited shots on goal. It was great preparation for our upcoming schedule of Bowdoin, Washington and Lee and Colby!

Sconch and Bruno help hold down the defensive end!

The attack was just as impressive, taking control of the game from the get go, with Rachel converting on a shot just over a minute into the game. Fellow attackers, Jenn, Caite and Jesse all found the back of the net over the next several minutes to take a 7-1 lead. Kristin Phelps chipped in to the scoring with her first goal of the season with just over 5 minutes to play in the first half. The score at the break was 8-2.

Ali O'Brien controls the ball on the attack for Trinity!

The defense continued to be relentless in the second half as we found more and more opportunities to double the ball both in transition and settled defense. Kristina Scontras (Sconch), Annie Cook, Lauren Peck and Liz Bruno helped set the tone for our outstanding defensive effort on the day. Emma Lynch, Kayla Lawson and Liza Beckler also gave great minutes on the defensive end!

Senior Lauren Peck slides to double!

Midfielder Carrie Disa stepped up her offensive game, notching all 3 of her goals in the second half. Midfielders Alisen Urquhart and Sarah Remes also helped out the scoring effort, contributing a goal a piece. All three were outstanding in helping to transition the ball safely down the field, while also putting lots and lots of pressure on Eastern to clear the ball!

Carrie Disa collects a ground ball in our defensive end!

Steph Fisher made her first start in cage and Avery Harries finished the game in net, combining to make 5 saves over 60 minutes of play. It was a great team effort. We are looking forward to going up to Brunswick (Steph's hometown) to take on the Polar Bears on Saturday. This should be a great NESCAC match up and we are excited for the challenge!

Steph Fisher runs out of pressure to clear the ball.