NEWBURGH, N.Y. — The Sarah Lawrence College women's soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw against Mount Saint Mary College on Wednesday, October 28, earning the fourth seed in the upcoming Skyline Conference Championship and securing home-field advantage for the first round.
The Gryphons struck first in the eighth minute when Chloe Barker found the back of the net at 7:08 to give Sarah Lawrence a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. The goal marked Barker's 11th of the season and the 31st of her career.
Mount Saint Mary responded in the second half, scoring twice in quick succession. Maureen Seipp converted a penalty kick in the 66th minute before Kaitlyn Shotter scored just 14 seconds later to give the Knights a 2-1 advantage.
Sarah Lawrence continued to fight and found the equalizer in the 83rd minute. Rookie Zoey Barth scored at 82:29 to bring the Gryphons level at 2-2, recording her fourth goal of the season and securing the draw.
The Gryphons finished with seven shots, including five on goal, while goalkeeper Bella Vaca made four saves. Mount Saint Mary held a narrow 8-7 edge in total shots.
With the result, Sarah Lawrence finishes the regular season at 8-3-7 overall and 7-1-3 in Skyline Conference play, earning the fourth seed in the Skyline Conference Championship.
The Gryphons will host fifth-seeded Mount Saint Mary in the first round of the Skyline Conference Championship on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3:30 p.m. at Fleming Field, setting up an immediate rematch with the Knights as Sarah Lawrence begins its postseason campaign.
