WATERVILLE, Maine — October 27, 2026 — The Colby College Women's Soccer team closed out its 2026 regular season campaign under the lights on Tuesday evening, battling in-state rival Bates College to a hard-fought 1-1 NESCAC draw at Serdjenian Field.
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Ella Caraluzzi delivered the game-tying goal less than three minutes after the Bobcats took the lead, capping a dominant performance by the Mules, who outshot Bates 25-9 to move to 9-3-3 overall and 5-2-3 in conference play.
Key Highlights
- Caraluzzi Answers Instantly: After Bates opened the scoring in the 61st minute, Ella Caraluzzi responded immediately for the Mules at 63:40, driving home an unassisted equalizer to notch her fourth goal of the season.
- Relentless Offensive Pressure: Colby dictated the pace from start to finish, racking up 25 shot attempts and forcing Bates goalkeeper Ruby Barden to make 13 saves to keep the match level.
- Set-Piece Control: The Mules earned 10 corner kicks across the 90 minutes while limiting the Bobcats to just a single corner opportunity on the night.
- Solid Defensive Unit: Goalkeeper Sadie Gardner made two saves as the Colby backline held Bates to just three shots on target throughout the entire contest.
- Outstanding Regular Season Finish: With the draw, Colby caps off an impressive regular season run with a 9-3-3 overall record (5-2-3 NESCAC), securing a strong position for postseason play.
Final Score
Colby College Mules 1,
Bates College Bobcats 1
What's Next
Having secured its place in the conference standings, Colby advances to the NESCAC Women's Soccer Championship Tournament. Matchup details and kickoff times for the Quarterfinal round will be officially announced by the conference.
