MIDDLETOWN, CT. - Returning to form following two conference defeats, the Wesleyan women's soccer team played out a three-goal upset of No. 7 Colby College on Saturday morning, tilting the victory 3-2 from Jackson Field.
In a stunning second half performance, the Cardinals (8-3-0 overall, 4-3-0 NESCAC)shook off the own goal that resulted in an early Mules (8-2-1 overall, 4-2-1 NESCAC) lead and clawed through to the upset. Despite the Cardinals strong-arming for the first 45 minutes, the Mules kept pace and were narrowly outshot 15-11 overall.
The Cardinals found an equalizer in the 53rd minute when
Sheridan Snow '28 scored a header with the help of
Rachel Katz' '27 corner kick. The Cardinals struck again in the 74th minute as
Taylor Hill '27 finished on a breakaway as
Meredith Feiner closed in from the midline.
Just two minutes later,
Maria Utz '27 extended Wesleyan's advantage to 3-1, scoring her team-leading 11th goal of the season with
Harper Cohn '30 providing the assist. Utz is the first Cardinal to break 10 goals since Grace Devanny in 2021. She leads the NESCAC in goals, shots on goal, shots, and points.
The Mules attempted to mount a late comeback, cutting the deficit to one in the 82nd minute on an Abigail Jarvi goal.
Goalkeeper
Maggie di Rienzo '29 recorded three saves while Sadie Gardner finished with two for the Mules.
The Cardinals return to action on Saturday, Oct. 17 when they host Williams at 12 p.m.
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