By Skidmore Athletics
On Tuesday evening at Wachenheim Field, the women’s soccer team came out with a 4-0 non-conference win against Castleton.
Midfielder Emily Saliterman ’17 achieved her first career hat trick, along with Erin Barry ’16 scoring her first goal of the season. Both Arena Manning ’16 and Nicole LoRusso ’17 produced assists.
12:25 into the first half, Barry ‘16 gave Skidmore a lead. She collected a loose ball in the midfield, and then fired a strike from 25 yards into the near post.
Saliterman ’17 then extended the lead over Castleton during the 32nd minute. She received a cross from Manning ’16 and shot past the Spartans goalkeeper Jessica Binkowski.
Saliterman ’17 secured the win for Skidmore in the 71st minute with her goal of the game.
Deirdre Walsh ’17 made three saves in goal during her first career shutout. Skidmore beat Castleton 12.7 and won a 2-1 edge in corners.
This weekend the Thoroughbreds will host Plattsburgh at 1p.m. on Saturday, September 20.