BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin women's soccer team played 85 scoreless minutes against the top team in the NESCAC but fell 1-0 to Wesleyan on a late goal.
The Cardinals remain perfect with a 10-0-2 record overall, including a 6-0-2 mark in conference play. The Polar Bears are 2-6-5 (1-6-1 NESCAC).
Game Highlights
- Bowdoin held a 5-3 edge in shots in the opening half and produced several promising opportunities. Bowdoin executed some precision passing, threading the needle through Wesleyan's defense, but could not finish off the plays.
- Ten minutes into the second half, Cadence Lee sent a shot to the top left corner, but Molly Brumbach was there to punch the ball up and over the crossbar.
- Midway through the half, Kerenza Leahey barely missed as she chipped a shot inches over the crossbar.
- Stefanie Stoj nearly converted with under 20 minutes remaining as she got behind the Bowdoin defense and missed an uncontested shot wide right.
- Wesleyan finally found the net in the 85th minute off the foot of Meredith Feiner. Feiner worked against a Bowdoin defender on the left endline and came away with the ball. Feiner's low angle shot disappeared into the far side post.
- With the seconds counting down, Kayley Huleatt missed a header opportunity with her connection going just wide.
By the Numbers
- Charlotte Iannone made eight saves to keep the Polar Bears in the game.
- Brumbach made six stops to earn the shutout.
- Wesleyan held a 13-9 edge in shots and 9-6 shots on goal advantage.
- The Cardinals took seven corner kicks and allowed four.
Up Next
- Bowdoin plays at Amherst on October 26 with a 12:00 p.m. start.
