AMHERST, MA. - The Wesleyan women's soccer team suffered a second half 2-1 NESCAC loss to Amherst College on Saturday afternoon as Amherst picked up the program's first NESCAC win of the season at Hitchcock Field.
Following scoreless first half, the Cardinals struck first in the 49th minute when
Taylor Hill '28 found the back of the net off an assist from
Maria Utz '27 in the duo's standard tic-tac-toe style, giving the Cardinals a one-goal advantage. With continued scoring opportunities, the Cardinals finished with 10 shots, including five on goal. Hill nearly doubled the lead in the 63rd minute, but her attempt hit the crossbar.
The Mammoths responded in the 74th minute as Millie McLeod evened the score before Nell Dwyer netted the game-winner less than four minutes later to give the hosts a 2-1 lead.
Despite a late push, the Cardinals could not find an equalizer. Utz led Wesleyan with three shots, while goalkeeper
Maggie di Rienzo recorded one save. In goal for the Mammoths, Corinna Bellerman finished with four saves.
The Cardinals returns to action Tuesday, Oct. 27, traveling to Connecticut College for its final regular-season contest at 4 p.m.
