Saturday, October 19, 2002

TRINITY WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO BOWDOIN

Brunswick, Maine- Anna Shappell (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) stopped six shots to record the shutout and lead the Bowdoin College Polar Bears to a 3-0 win over the visiting Trinity College Bantams in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) women's soccer action this afternoon. Trinity falls to 5-5-1 overall and 2-4-1 in the NESCAC, while the Polar Bears improve to 9-2-1.

The Bantams controlled play until the 30th minute of action when Bowdoin was assessed a penalty kick. Bowdoin junior forward Hillary Smith (Denver, Colo.) cashed in on the break to give the Polar Bears a 1-0 lead which they never relinquished. Bantam sophomore goalie Brenna Shields (Cutchogue, N.Y.) had seven saves.

SCORING
B- Hillary Smith (Penalty Kick) 30:28, B- Christina Woodward (Rachael Gordon) 48:18, B- Jill Falwell (Woodward)76:02.

GOALKEEPER SAVES
TC- Brenna Shields 7
B-Anna Shapell 6

SHOTS
B- 19, TC -13.