Thoroughbreds dismantle Golden Knights 17-4 to clinch playoff spot

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Skidmore College women’s lacrosse team limited visiting Clarkson University to just one goal in the second half in a dominant 17-4 win on Saturday afternoon. The win clinched the weekend home sweep for the Thoroughbreds and assured the team a spot in the upcoming seven-team conference tournament. Skidmore is 8-7 and is above .500 for the first time this season. At 5-3 in the Liberty League, the Thoroughbreds are tied with RPI with fourth, a half-game in front of Rochester, and one behind third-place Union with two to go. Skidmore has won four in a…