Colby Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals in Win Over Stevens

Waterville, Maine. – The Mules faced off against the Ducks of Stevens in the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament. Colby defeated Stevens 17-6, advancing to the Quarter Finals. 

The Ducks and Mules spent the first half in a near stalemate due to excellent defensive pressure by both teams. The first quarter saw more action from Stevens, who scored two goals to Colby’s one, but the Mules reciprocated in the second quarter with four goals to the Ducks’ three, resulting in a 5-5 tie at the half. The Mules would kick it into high gear offensively in the second half while keeping their defense strong. Colby came out swinging, scoring two goals in the first three minutes of the second half. When Stevens answered with a goal of their own, the Mules made sure that would never happen again. Pushing again offensively, Colby settled into a 13-6 lead. In the fourth quarter, the Mules kept going and scored an additional four goals while holding Stevens at zero. This resulted in a 17-6 win for Colby.

Jillian Kane’s nine saves were one part of an outstanding defensive game by the Mules. Kat Munter and Gisele Uva caused four turnovers each, and Avery Del Cole caused two, further contributing massively to the defensive push by Colby. Julia Jardina was the lead scorer for the Mules with five, and Charlotte Michener was close behind with four, Ainsley Dion with three, and Kins Helmer with two. Gennie Littlejohn led the team in assists with two. 

The Mules next face off against fellow NESCAC team Wesleyan University. The match will take place Sunday, May 18, at 2 pm at home.