The Bowdoin Women's Lacrosse Team split its games on the road last weekend with a victory over Wesleyan University on Saturday and a loss to Williams College on Sunday. The games brought the team's overall record to 7-2, placing the team 15th in the national pole.
Bowdoin's 12-10 victory over Wesleyan did not come easily. The team was forced to come from behind in the second half and did not take the lead until overtime. Down by four goals in the middle of the second half, Bowdoin rallied with goals from Shoshana Kuriloff '04, Colleen McDonald '05, Hilary Abrams '04, and Taylor White '07 to bring the game to a tie at the end of regulation.
The Bears were able to maintain their scoring streak well into overtime, and one goal apiece from Angela King '04 and Kuriloff secured the win. Goalie Kendall Cox '05, who is currently ranked second in the NESCAC for goals-against average, played a great game and made six crucial saves.
Senior captain Amanda Burrage explained, "We were really happy with our performance against Wesleyan. We have a very deep team, and it really shows in games that aren't decided until the final minutes. Everyone contributed to our victory."
Williams handed Bowdoin its first NESCAC loss on Sunday in a well-played game by both teams. "Williams is a very impressive team. It's not a team that we cannot beat, but its passing game is really strong, and it was difficult to penetrate that," Burrage said.
Tired from their overtime play the previous day, the Polar Bears were not able to maintain their strength during the second half, and they eventually fell to Williams 14-8.
Abrams expressed confidence in her team's standing thus far. "Five NESCAC teams are ranked in the top 15 in the nation," she said, "and we are competitive with each of those teams. We had a six-game winning streak where we outscored our opponents 77-33. These are all really impressive statistics, and it makes us that much more excited for the rest of the season."
The Polar Bears are looking forward to a tough game this weekend against Amherst College. The game is home at noon tomorrow, and Burrage encourages everyone to come.
"Amherst is always very strong in the NESCAC," Burrage said, "and we tend to really step up to the challenge. They bring out the best in us, and we do the same for them. It will be a great game."