Hawks Can't Hold off the Terriers
Box Score HAMBURG, N.Y. - The Hilbert College women's soccer team played host to Hiram College this afternoon. The Hawks came into the match off a 4-2 win over Chatham University a week ago. However, Hiram brought a strong first half and walked away with a 3-0 win September 13th.
The Terriers opened on the attack and netted their first goal before the five minute mark. Hiram's Allson Cowell scored off a pass into the middle of the box. During the nineteenth minute of action, Allie Glatt netted a free kick on the restart. Hiram used two players to screen Hilbert's defense and Glatt was able to place the ball in the upper right corner of the goal. Hiram grabbed one more goal when Samantha Foxoff's high shot from the point hit the cross bar and bounced across the goal line after Hilbert's
Grace Adams misjudged the shot. Overall, the Terriers outshot the Hawks 10-4 in the opening half.
During the final 45 minutes, the Terriers outshot the Hawks 11-2 but Hilbert prevented Hiram from scoring on any of those chances.
Grace Adams made a handful of tough saves in the second half. Hiram had a scoring opportunity when a rebound at point blank range fell to the foot of the visitor, but Adams pounced on the ball preventing another Hiram goal.
Erin Smith finished the half in net for the Hawks and continued to hold Hiram scoreless in the second half.
Jennifer Colvin and
Jackie Morgan each had two shots for the Hilbert. Adams finished with seven saves in the loss.
The Hawks (2-2) are back on the field Wednesday, September 17th against Alfred University at 7:00pm.
