Strong opening weekend for the Thoroughbreds
Skidmore鈥檚 volleyball, field hockey, and women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 soccer teams got the fall athletics campaign off to a strong start over the weekend. Across the board, the teams were excited to be back in action and showed promise for exciting seasons ahead.
Women鈥檚 soccer
Picking right back up from their Liberty League championship run last year, Skidmore Women鈥檚 Soccer launched their 2023 season with a and a .
scored the winning goal against Brockport, registered four saves for her first collegiate win and shutout, and notched the Thoroughbred's goal versus St. John Fisher.
Kamal Ibrahim scored two goals against SUNY Geneseo.
Men鈥檚 soccer
Skidmore Men鈥檚 Soccer started with a , the first shutout for first-year goalie . In another all-out effort, All-Liberty League first teamer (2022) scored two goals versus SUNY Geneseo in a .
"Our non-league matches are always a test, but we believe that it will help us with our consistently competitive Liberty League schedule," said Coach Jeremiah Kneeland.
After making their fifth appearance in the Liberty League championship last season, the players have their sights set on another bracket appearance this fall.
Jo Blanco finished the day with 17 kills.
Volleyball
Skidmore Volleyball started its 2023 campaign with a and a three-set win over Rivier University before succumbing to Keene State College in five sets on . , who was named to the all-tournament team, had 23 kills and 12 blocks in the three games. Setter notched 70 assists.
It was an uplifting start for the T-Bred team that鈥檚 focused on not only reaching the final dance this season, but making some noise while doing it.
Beth Yorns had two goals and an assist.
Field Hockey
Skidmore Field Hockey dominated play against Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, and broke through an intense game with three goals in the final 2:21 .
"Our relentless pressure paid off with the team scoring three late and beautifully executed goals to open up the 1-1 deadlock,鈥� said Coach Beth Hallenbeck. 鈥� and led the way with intensity, a high level of skill and the will to win.鈥� was exceptional both up front and in the midfield."
Field hockey made strides in 2022 with 12 wins and a return to the Liberty League playoffs, and the team has an appetite for more in 2023. 鈥��
Looking forward
Be sure to catch all of the Thoroughbred action at , including forthcoming competitions for golf, tennis, and rowing.
And on Sept. 15, the entire community will be watching as 12-time Liberty League Champions Skidmore Women鈥檚 Tennis make history hosting the on the new McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center outdoor tennis courts.
