COLCHESTER, Vt. - The Caldwell College women's soccer team dropped its first game of the 2005 season to Merrimack College, 6-0 at the St. Michael's College Tournament in Colchester, Vt.

Lindsay Sheffield scored what would prove to be the game-winner 3:20 into the game. Kristina McSherry found the net in the 37th minute to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead at halftime. In the 57th minute, Jess Steir scored to make it 3-0, then the Warriors notched three goals in the final five minutes of the game for the final score.

Freshman goalkeeper Annie LaForge (Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley) made eight saves in her collegiate debut. Sophomore forward Brook Delucca (Nutley, NJ/Nutley) led the Cougars with two shots.

Caldwell's women's soccer team continues play in the St. Michael's College Tournament on Sunday against the host Purple Knights (0-2) at 12:00 p.m.

CC - 0 0 - 0

MC - 2 4 - 6

Scoring Summary: 1. MC - Lindsay Sheffield (Hilary Caccamo), 3:20; 2. MC - Kristina McSharry (Heather Macedo), 36:06. 3. MC - Jess Steir (Amy Pelletier), 51:42; 4. MC - Shannon Dowling (unassisted), 85:05; 5. MC - Courtney Meier (unassisted), 85:56; 6. MC - Susanne Carter (unassisted), 87:22.

Shots: CC - 6; MC - 36

Saves: CC - Annie LaForge 8; MC - Shannon Rowan (74:15) 4; Nicole Snizek (15:45) 0

Corners: CC - 5; MC - 8

Fouls: CC - 12; MC - 8

Offsides: CC - 1; MC - 0

Cautions: none