Colby's Grace McVey, right, battles for the ball with Amherst goalie Christy Forrest during a New England Small College Athletic Conference game Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Colby's Emilie Klein, front, jumps into the arms of teammate Abby Hopper after the Mules scored against Amherst during a New England Small College Athletic Association game Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Colby's Maddie Hatch, middle, looks to pass as a swarm of Amherst defenders converge during a New England Small College Athletic Conference game Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Colby's Celeste Murtha, middle, looks to pass in front of the Amherst goal during a New England Small College Athletic Conference game Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Staff photo by Michael G. Seamans Colby's Abby Hopper, middle, battles with Amherst's Rowena Schenck, left, and Emy Kelty for possession of the ball during a New England Small College Athletic Association game Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Colby's Lexie Perticone, front, loses her stick and the ball during a New England Small College Athletic Association game against Amherst on Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Colby's Kendall Smith, facing, celebrates a goal with teammate Lexie Perticone during a New England Small College Athletic Association game against Amherst on Saturday afternoon in Waterville.

Colby's Lexie Perticone, middle, loses her stick and the ball during a New England Small College Athletic Association game against Amherst on Saturday afternoon in Waterville.