Sadie Gardner<\/a> delivered a heroic performance between the posts, making five crucial saves across 105 minutes of play to keep the Mules in contention deep into extra time.
\n\tSecond-Half & Extra-Time Surge: The Mules dominated field position during the main stretch of the contest, unleashing 14 shots in the second half and launching three more in the first overtime session as they aggressively pursued the winner.
\n\tResilient Postseason Defense: The Colby backline anchored a remarkable 105 consecutive scoreless minutes of tournament play, frustrating Middlebury’s attack through four regulation and extra-time periods.
\n\tMemorable 2026 Campaign: Colby closes out an exceptionally strong 2026 season with a 9-4-3 overall record (5-2-3 NESCAC), boasting eight shutouts and remaining unbeaten on home turf throughout the regular season.
<\/p>\n\nFinal Score
\nMiddlebury College Panthers 1,
\nColby College Mules 0 (2OT)<\/p>\n
What’s Next
\nWith the conclusion of the NESCAC Tournament Quarterfinals, Colby now awaits the announcement of the 2026 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship field to see if their standout season earns an at-large bid into the national tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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