Panthers Soccer Score First But Can't Hang On

Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Smith

Playing at Jefferson Community College on Wednesday, the Tompkins Cortland Community College women's soccer team came short, falling to the Cannoneers 5-1. The Panthers fall to 0-6 overall and 0-2 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Jefferson is now 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the MSAC.

For the first time this year, the Panthers held a lead. El Ree Paw (Ithaca/Ithaca H.S.) put the Panthers in front with a goal in the 25th minute of play, scoring off an assist from Elizabeth Smith (Newfield/Twin Tiers Christian Academy). Jefferson responded with a trio of goals over the final 20 minutes of the half and then tacked on a pair in the second half to seal the win.

Looking ahead

The Panthers play at Finger Lakes Community College on Friday.