Rochester spoils Skidmore’s strong start in 2-0 setback

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Skidmore College field hockey team came out firing with a 9-1 advantage in shots and seven penalty corners in the opening quarter, but Rochester scored on its first two shots and took control after halftime to secure a 2-0 Liberty League victory Saturday afternoon at Wagner Park. Skidmore (5-7, 1-3 Liberty League) controlled the early action, earning three penalty corners in the first four minutes and finishing the opening quarter with a 7-0 advantage in corners. The Thoroughbreds outshot Rochester 9-1 in the period but were unable to break through. Despite the early pressure, Rochester…