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Thomas Soccer Falls to Fort Kent, 6-0
WATERVILLE, ME -- Alumni Field was the sight of
today's contests as the Terriers of Thomas College
hosted the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK)
Bengals on Saturday. This matchup was the second of
the season for both the men's and women's programs
here at Thomas; the men defeated SMCC in their first
game by a score of 5-0, while the lady Terriers drew
level with UMA, 1-1.
Going into today's games, Fort Kent was considered a heavy favorite, but
that didn't stop the Terriers from going out and competing hard from start
to finish. The women's team played first, and they were determined to give
the visiting Bengals a run for their money. Right from the start, the Lady
Terriers came out firing with seven shots on goal throughout the game:
Terissa Ridge (2), Julie Lawrence (2), Vikki Devonshire (2), and Lauren Kief
(1) all contributed to the offensive effort. On the other side of the ball,
junior goalkeeper Jess Nassetta was kept busy all match, coming up with 9
saves. At the final whistle, however, it was Fort Kent on top-6-0.
For the men's soccer program, this matchup was to be a true test of
athleticism and shot at redemption, as the Terriers fell to UMFK last season
by a score of 5-0. Both teams in Saturday's second match hit the field with
intensity, focus, and determination. Thomas goalkeepers James Leibowitz
(senior, South China, ME) and Ethan Mongue (freshman, Saco, ME) combined for
thirteen saves, while the rest of the team pushed to keep the ball on the
offensive. Despite a tremendous effort from the Terriers, Fort Kent still
came out with the victory. Final score was 6-0.
Thomas' next games are against the University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls,
on Sunday, September 6 on Alumni Field in Waterville, ME. The Lady Terriers
take to the field at 1pm, followed shortly thereafter by the men's team at
3pm.
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