Both the women’s soccer and field hockey programs advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament semi-finals Friday. Follow a Twitter-based recap of William and Mary’s post-season run below.
Head coach John Daly and the women’s soccer program fell in penalty kicks after failing to break a 2-2 tie through both regular time and two overtimes. The Tribe finish the year at 8-2-7 overall, with a 5-1-2 mark in conference play.
Ready for action pic.twitter.com/duLd58Zmx5
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
Goodluck to tribe soccer in the CAA's today and my girl @EMORY10
— Steve Cluley (@DocCluley) November 8, 2013
Goodluck to @idontKAREn9 and the rest of women's soccer today at CAAs #killem @HopOnPopps @Alai_Llama @EMORY10 @Gonzorrhea11 @lauren13gough
— George Beerhalter (@gbeerW92M) November 8, 2013
GOAAALLLLL!!!!!!!! Dani Rutter scores for the tribe in the 3rd minute!!!! Great start for the Tribe
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
The wind has been a big factor today, but Tribe doing well as Ali Heck sends a low and hard free kick to Rutter resulting in a great chance
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
Halftime in Harrisonburg. Tribe leading Northeastern 1-0 off a goal from Dani Rutter in the 3rd minute.
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
Northeastern Goal. 1-1 in the 55th minute
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
Northeastern Goal. 2-1 in the 56th minute.
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
GGGOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!! Anna Madden curves the ball into the side netting with her left foot. 2-2 in the 58th min #legooo
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
It's time for PKs
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
PKs are a crappy way to lose but this team fought hard. Couldn't have asked for a better group of girls and coaches. We'll be back
— Tribe Women's Soccer (@WMTribeWSOC) November 8, 2013
FINAL: Northeastern wins in penalty kicks, 3-1. @TribeWSoccer run in #CAA tournament comes to a close, @GoNUathletics advance to CAA final.
— Flat Hat Sports (@FlatHatSports) November 8, 2013
Head coach Tess Ellis, fresh off CAA Co-Coach of the Year honors, lead the College into a semi-final match against No. 17 Delaware. Despite a late goal, the Blue Hens advanced to the conference final by virtue of a 4-2 win. The Tribe ends the year at 8-11 overall, and 3-3 within the conference.
Sunny, chilly day in Delaware – great day for CAA semifinal! – Tribe vs DE at 4PM – let's go Tribe!
— W&M FIeld Hockey (@WMFieldHockey) November 8, 2013
Fourth-seeded #WMTribe field hockey team, led by co-Coach of the Year, Tess Ellis. #CAAChamps @TribeAthletics pic.twitter.com/XeNV91lhSw
— CAASports (@CAASports) November 8, 2013
Tribe and DE take the field at CAA! pic.twitter.com/shCQGxkmUm
— W&M FIeld Hockey (@WMFieldHockey) November 8, 2013
First match of the day, #BlueHens vs. #WMTribe. Winner faces victor of #GoNU vs. #Dragons on Sunday. #CAAChamps pic.twitter.com/u15y3VALOk
— CAASports (@CAASports) November 8, 2013
2013 #CAAChamps Field Hockey Semifinals: #1 Delaware 4, #4 William & Mary 2: http://t.co/at4VAI5UB6 via @YouTube
— CAASports (@CAASports) November 9, 2013
FH – Both goalies, Cate Johnson and Sarah Scher, have made some impressive saves today. #BlueHens lead 4-1 less than 20 to play over…
— CAASports (@CAASports) November 8, 2013
Not over yet, #WMTribe add late score off Esty Byrd shot from the point. Less than 2 to play, score now 4-2 #BlueHens. #CAAChamps
— CAASports (@CAASports) November 8, 2013
FH – FINAL: #BlueHens defeat #WMTribe, 4-2. Hens head to title game on Sunday. #CAAChamps. Game 2 at 7:00 p.m. – Drexel vs. Northeastern.
— CAASports (@CAASports) November 8, 2013
FINAL: No. 17 Delaware (@DelawareFH) 4, College (@WMFieldHockey) 2 in #CAA semifinals. College ends season 8-11, 3-4 in conference. #WMTribe
— Flat Hat Sports (@FlatHatSports) November 8, 2013
