DUDLEY, Mass. – Freshman Erin Kelley (Dighton, Mass.) scored her second goal of the season in Nichols College's 5-1 non-conference loss to Thomas (ME) College Saturday afternoon at Vendetti Field.
 
Freshman Brooke Misbach (Guilford, Conn.) turned aside 11 shots in goal for the Bison (1-1), who saw sophomore Erin Jillson (New Salem, Mass.) collect her first assist of the season. Senior Jacqueline O'Connor (Palmer, Mass.) and junior Emily Manoogian (Worcester, Mass.) were both credited with a defensive save for Nichols.
 
Senior Gabby Martell (Gorham, Maine) picked up a goal and two assists for the Terriers while freshman Miranda Gagne (Winslow, Maine) notched a goal and an assist. The Terriers outshot the Bison 21-8 on the afternoon and held a 10-5 edge in penalty corners.
 
Senior Abbie Charrier (Waldo, Maine) made four saves to improve to 2-0 for Thomas (ME).
 
All-Time Series
Today's contest marked the sixth all-time meeting between Thomas (ME) College and Nichols College. The Terriers have won the last four meetings and lead the series, 4-2.

Quotes
"I wasn't happy with the way we played at all today. As a team, I don't think we stuck to our scheme and our offensive sets. Our defense was lacking, which is something I attribute to being a very young team. It's something that we need to continue to work on." - Nichols head coach Kristan Mallet

Next Games
Nichols (1-1) – Tuesday, September 6 vs Clark (MA), 7:00 p.m.
Thomas (ME) (2-0) – Sunday, September 4 @ Bridgewater St., 1:00 p.m.