FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 20, 2001

Waterville, ME - In women's soccer action, Colby College (6-6-1) lost its hopes of making post season today as the Bowdoin College Polar Bears (10-3-1) defeated the White Mules 2-1.

Colby College struck first on a goal by senior midfielder, Lizzy Rice (Norfolk, Va.) at the 25:62 mark of the first half.  Bowdoin College answered back late in the first half on a goal by senior midfielder Alison Lavoie (Nashua, NH).  As both teams entered the half, the score was deadlocked at 1-1.

In the second half, both teams were able to mount offensive scoring opportunities but could not capitalize on the chances.  It was not until the 18:04 mark on the game clock when Bowdoin sophomore midfielder, Jill Falwell, found the net putting the eventual game winner past Colby senior goaltender Abby Kussell (Weston, Mass.).  Bowdoin goaltender, Emily Rizza (Pennington, NJ) had 12 saves in the game and Colby's Kussell made 16 as she ends her career here at Colby College.

Colby College would like to thank the seniors of the women's soccer team: midfielder #12 Katie Egan (Westfield, NJ); midfielder #17 Lizzy Rice (Norfolk, Va.); back #18 Michelle Mancuso (Albuquerque, NM); and goaltender #00 Abby Kussell (Weston, Mass.) for their hard work, grit, determination and their leadership in today's game and during the season.  We wish them luck in their endeavors here at Colby as they finish their school year and all of their future endeavors.

Bowdoin 2, Colby 1

	1st Half	2nd Half	Final
Bowdoin (10-3-1)	1	1	2
Colby (6-6-1)	1	0	1

Scoring:

1^st Half:

C – Lizzy Rice (unassisted) 25:52

B – Alison Lavoie (Jill Falwell) 43:49

2^nd Half:

B – Falwell (Caroline Budney) 26:56

 

Shots: Bowdoin 23, Colby 17

Corner Kicks: Bowdoin 6, Colby 1

Saves: Bowdoin, Emily Rizza 16; Colby, Abby Kussell 12