Main Story

No. 11 William Smith shut out Ithaca 3-0 in the Liberty League semifinals, scoring twice in a 36-second first-half span before adding a late goal. The Herons advance to Sunday’s championship game against No. 15 Vassar.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: William Smith 3, Ithaca 0.
  • Shots: William Smith 17, Ithaca 3.
  • First-half shots: William Smith 15, Ithaca 0.
  • William Smith’s winning streak: 10 games.
State of Play
  • Kristin Middaugh and Grace Metzler each recorded a goal and an assist; Brynn Schneider also scored.
  • Goalkeeper Antonia Goerke made one save for the shutout.
  • William Smith is 14-3-0; Ithaca finishes the season 9-5-4.
What’s Next

William Smith hosts No. 15 Vassar in the Liberty League championship Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Herons controlled the semifinal from the opening whistle and now have a chance to turn their 10-game winning streak into a conference title.