Waterville, Maine — Colby battled back from a late deficit but fell to Trinity 3-2 in overtime Saturday, as the Mules nearly completed a comeback against the Bantams.
Christina Sweeney gave Colby an early lead by converting a penalty stroke. The Mules carried the advantage into the fourth quarter before Trinity scored twice in quick succession to take a 2-1 lead. Colby responded when Bridget Everett scored her fifth goal of the season, leveling the game and forcing overtime.
Colby generated 27 shots, including 14 on goal, and earned 14 penalty corners compared with four for Trinity. The Mules repeatedly pressured the Trinity defense throughout the game, including 10 shots in the third quarter and several late opportunities.
Sweeney led Colby with nine shots, while Everett finished with two shots and scored the tying goal. Charlotte Michener added two shots as the Mules kept pressure on Trinity's defense.
Goalkeeper Ginna Jacoby made six saves for Colby, including a save in overtime before Trinity converted its final opportunity to end the game.
Colby fell to 3-3 overall and 1-3 in NESCAC play, while Trinity improved to 5-3 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
The Mules look forward to their next game on Monday September 28 at the University of New England.
