Skidmore Women’s Lacrosse Dominates New Paltz to Stay Unbeaten
The Skidmore College women’s lacrosse team kicked off the season with style, grabbing a commanding 13-7 win over the State University of New York at New Paltz. This Saturday afternoon victory in New Paltz, N.Y., marked their third straight win and bumped their record to 3-0.
The Thoroughbreds showed off a balanced offense and a tough defense. Seven different players scored, which is always a good sign. Senior Julia Cafasso and junior Charlotte Taylor led the way, each grabbing a hat trick and really setting the tone.
The Game Breakdown
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Skidmore took charge right from the start, outshooting New Paltz 29-15. They also forced 23 turnovers, which says a lot about their defensive hustle.
The Thoroughbreds owned the draw controls too, with a 14-8 edge. New Paltz actually opened the scoring early, but Skidmore quickly flipped the script with five straight goals across the first and second quarters.
First Half Highlights
In the first period, senior Lily Hudner, freshman Piper Morgan, and senior Allison Brewer each found the net. That gave Skidmore a 3-1 lead after one.
The momentum kept rolling into the second quarter, with Taylor and Cafasso both scoring to make it 5-1. New Paltz managed a late goal, but Skidmore still went into halftime up by three.
Third Quarter Surge
The third quarter was all Skidmore. Morgan, freshman Lauren Hughey, Brewer, and Cafasso rattled off four unanswered goals, pushing the lead to 9-2.
New Paltz tried to rally with four straight goals, cutting it to 9-6. Taylor came through with a late goal, swinging the momentum back and sending Skidmore into the final quarter up 10-6.
Closing Out the Game
In the fourth, Skidmore pulled away for good, outscoring New Paltz 3-1. Cafasso finished her hat trick, junior Phoebe Ross added a goal, and Taylor capped off her three-goal day.
Cafasso’s all-around play included three goals, two ground balls, and a caused turnover. Taylor chipped in three goals and two draw controls.
Key Players and Statistics
Several players really stood out for Skidmore:
- Julia Cafasso: Three goals, two ground balls, one caused turnover
- Charlotte Taylor: Three goals, two draw controls
- Piper Morgan: Two goals
- Allison Brewer: Two goals
- Phoebe Ross: One goal, two assists
- Brooke LaVallee: Four ground balls, four draw controls, three caused turnovers
- Tatum Walsh: Five saves
Sophomore goalkeeper Tatum Walsh made five saves and picked up her third career win. She anchored a defense that really kept New Paltz in check.
Upcoming Challenges
Now sitting at a perfect 3-0, the Thoroughbreds are gearing up for their biggest test yet. Next Wednesday, they’ll host top-ranked Middlebury College.
That’s going to be a big one. Can Skidmore hang with one of the nation’s best? We’ll find out soon enough.
Looking Ahead
Skidmore’s gearing up for their next game. They’ll keep working on that balanced attack and putting pressure on defense.
Veteran players and newcomers have both stepped up, and honestly, that’s been huge for them so far. This kind of depth might just carry them through the rest of the season.
Curious about Skidmore’s latest win or want to track their progress? Check out the original article on the Saratogian website.