The #25 Middlebury women’s soccer team conceded a 33rd-minute goal in Tuesday’s regular-season finale against #8 Williams and battled in the second half, but could not level the tilt as the Ephs claimed the 1-0 victory.

HIGHLIGHTS


With 10:14 expired, Lily Mark nearly gave the visitors the lead with a top-right shot from the corner of the box that pushed over the crossbar.
Just over four minutes later, Elle Long stepped to an excellent opportunity from 18 yards out. Her attempt flew over the crossbar and went out of play.
Suzanna Fee tried to capitalize on a golden chance with 25:25 remaining in the opening session. With Williams goalkeeper Chelsea Mohammed off her line, she looped a bid that caught the wind and missed high.
Chloe Lee pushed the Ephs ahead with 12:39 showing on the first-half clock, working her way around a pair of Panther defenders and depositing a left-footed shot into the right panel.
With seven minutes played of the second stanza, Mariana Rode carved a path through several Williams defenders and fired a rising bid that jumped over the goal and out of play.
Elizabeth Stophel positioned herself just inside the box and skimmed an attempt along the grass with just under 32 minutes remaining. The ball took a late hop outside of the right post and out of harm’s way.
Middlebury’s prime chance to level the match came in the 77th minute. Tessa Broderick uncorked a long ball from near midfield which found the head of Fiona Linnau. She tried to tuck her flick under the crossbar, but Mohammed rose to pluck the chance.
With 12:31 remaining, Kacy Walker fired a ball into the box from distance that hurdled toward the goal. Mohammed left the ground to halt the attempt before it could find the upper-left corner.
The Panthers brought a disruptive energy to the closing minutes, but the Ephs clamped down to secure the 1-0 triumph.

NOTES


Aubrey Silvestri made a pair of saves in the match.
The Panthers and Ephs met for the 63rd time.

The NESCAC Women’s Soccer Tournament seedings will be announced on Wednesday morning after the final regular-season conference contest concludes.