GENESEO, N.Y. – SUNY Geneseo sophomore forward Liv Raucci netted the Knights' lone goal as the squad defeated visiting Oneonta, 1-0, in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) opener on Friday afternoon at College Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Geneseo pressured the Red Dragons throughout the first half, outshooting the visitors in the opening frame, 10-2, but entered the halftime break level at 0-0.
• In the 71^st minute, senior forward Hannah Sullivan beat a defender on the right flank and served a cross toward the center of the box. First-year midfielder Lindsey Matthews connected with the ball, sending a shot careening off the crossbar. The rebound fell to Raucci who blasted a half-volley inside the far post for the score.
• The Knights held the Red Dragons without a shot on goal in the second half to earn the shutout.

QUICK FACTS

• Raucci's game-winner also marked her first career goal and the first goal scored by Geneseo at College Stadium. 
• The Knights have now won six-consecutive games against the Red Dragons, dating back to their 3-0 victory in the 2016 SUNYAC Semifinals.
• First-year goalkeeper Mollie Collins earned her first career victory and first career shutout in goal behind a strong defensive effort as Geneseo relinquished zero shots on target.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The Knights (5-2-0, 1-0-0) will return to action at College Stadium tomorrow at 1 p.m. as they host New Paltz.