GENEVA, N.Y. – The Manhattanville College field hockey team battled, but came up short against ninth-ranked William Smith College Saturday in the opening round of the William Smith Classic.
 
The Valiants (3-3 overall) battled the Herons (5-1 overall) to a scoreless draw for more of the first half before William Smith broke through in the 26th minute for their first of four goals on the day.
 
Manhattanville struggled to get an offensive attack going against the powerful Herons, earning just one shot attempt on the day, coming from senior Bregje Smits (Bussum, Netherlands/Willen de Zwigger College) on a penalty corner in the second half.
 
Junior goaltender Kaitlin Halloran (Nesconset, N.Y./Smithtown East) made 10 saves on the day, a season-high, but it was not enough to stop the Herons.  Fellow classmate Hailey Linkroum added a defensive save as well.
 
Manhattanville will now face Saint Lawrence tomorrow morning at 11:00 am in their final game at the annual tournament.