Wesleyan Women’s Ice Hockey Faces No. 4 Middlebury in NESCAC Matchup

MIDDLETOWN, CT – In a highly competitive NESCAC clash, the Wesleyan women’s ice hockey team faced off against the nationally ranked No. 4 Middlebury College, ultimately succumbing to a 4-1 defeat on Saturday evening at Spurrier-Snyder Arena.

Game Summary

The Panthers opened the scoring early in the first period. Just over ten minutes into the game, Avery McInerny put Middlebury ahead with a precise goal. However, the Cardinals responded quickly, with freshman Caroline Humber ’29 netting her first career goal just two minutes later. Humber stole the puck in the neutral zone and made a strong drive, scoring unassisted.

Critical Moments

Shortly after equalizing, Wesleyan faced a setback as they went down a player due to an elbowing penalty. This led to a power-play opportunity for Middlebury, allowing McInerny to score her second goal and restore the Panthers’ lead. Subsequent to this, Jocelyn Acosta added another goal for Middlebury, extending the lead further.

The final period concluded with Caroline Thomas sealing the victory for Middlebury with her own goal, thereby solidifying the Cardinals’ three-goal deficit.

Player Highlights

In net for Wesleyan, Jenna Guglielmi ’27 made a commendable 33 saves throughout the game, showcasing her skills under pressure. The team’s performance at the faceoff circle was noteworthy, with Caroline Kee ’26 leading by winning 13 draw battles, complemented by Lilly Place ’29 with 10 wins.

Looking Ahead

The Cardinals are set to continue their series against Middlebury on Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 PM. The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Wesleyan to bounce back and capitalize on the lessons learned from this encounter.