Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (2-1) fell to Skidmore College (2-0-1) 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Senior goalkeeper Savannah Bowie (Mechanicville, N.Y./Mechanicville) registered eight saves for the Bears.
 
The Thoroughbreds came out aggressive to start the first half. They tallied seven shots with two of those on-target in the opening 23 minutes. Keeping their foot on the pedal, Skidmore managed to take the lead at 24:55. Abby Lewis fed Ellianna Caporusso at the top of the 18-yard box where she chipped a shot over the head of the goalie. Bowie made two saves in the opening half and Avery Rogers turned aside two shots as the Thoroughbreds took a 1-0 lead into the break.
 
Both defenses had a strong second half showing. Bowie foiled six shots while Rogers stopped two shots to keep the game scoreless. Skidmore generated two corner kicks in the final 20 minutes, but Potsdam's defenders managed to hold the Thoroughbreds at bay.
 
Rogers finished the night with three saves for the shutout.
 
The Bears are back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Utica University for a 6 p.m. contest with the Pioneers.