The St. John Fisher College field hockey team came up short 6-3 against visiting No. 12 Skidmore College in both squads' regular-season finale on Sunday.
 
The Thoroughbreds struck first in the 17th minute with a goal from Becca Halter. Their lead wouldn't last for long, as Jessie Smyrski recorded her second career goal just one minute later.
 
The Cardinals would take the lead with a goal from Emily Markarian in the 29th minute. Skidmore wouldn't let Fisher enjoy its lead heading into halftime, however. The Thoroughbreds played through their final play from a corner and tied the game at 2-2 with Halter's second goal of the day.
 
Dani DiGregory tallied three consecutive goals, including the game-winner, to propel Skidmore's offense past Fisher. DiGregory finished the game with an assist, as well.
 
Fisher's last goal came in the 55th minute to make it a 5-3 game. On a play that began with Stacie Skidmore, Elizabeth Cusack found Markarian on the right side, who shot it past diving goalkeeper Amy Beck.
 
Skidmore scored its insurance goal in the 62nd minute – this time from Sam Revera.
 
Goalkeeper Danielle Famolaro faced 44 shots, 26 of which were on goal. The junior matched her career-high in saves with 20.
 
Fisher, now 11-8 overall, continues onto the Empire 8 Championship as the No. 2 seed. The Cardinals will first face No. 3 Washington & Jefferson College, who they defeated 2-1 earlier this season. The game is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at No 1. Utica College.