Box Score GENESEO, N.Y. – The SUNY Geneseo women's soccer team earned its second-straight SUNYAC shutout victory with a 2-0 win over New Paltz on Saturday afternoon at College Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 26th minute, Geneseo took a 1-0 lead as they converted on the counter. Senior forward Nicole Bell released senior midfielder Hannah Sullivan on a long through ball. Sullivan one-timed a pass across the goal box to sophomore forward Olivia Raucci who finished off the play with a goal.
- The Knights added to their lead in the 60th minute as Sullivan crossed a ball from the left flank and junior forward McKinley Skala finished with a right-footed half-volley to make it 2-0.
- Prior to the goal from Skala, junior defender Ashleigh Scheidweiler made a big defense save on the goal line after a corner kick from the Hawks. The defense save immediately led to a counter attack, where Geneseo was able to add to their lead.
QUICK FACTS
- The win marked the Knights eighth-consecutive win over New Paltz, and their third-straight shutout victory over them.
- First-year goalkeeper Mollie Collins earned her second career win in goal, as well as her second shutout with six saves.
- The two-win weekend for Geneseo also made it five-straight seasons where the Knights have swept the regular season series against Oneonta and New Paltz.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Knights will return to College Stadium on Wednesday, Sep. 29 to take on Alfred St. at 7:00 p.m.
