GENESEO, NY: The Geneseo Women's Soccer team was named the Empire 8 Champions after a 1-0 victory over Nazareth in their inaugural season in the conference. Riley Griffin scored the only goal to lead the Knights to victory.  

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• The Knights started the game strong and were awarded a PK six minutes into the half. Julliette Frischmann took the shot but was denied by the crossbar and the game remained scoreless.  

• Geneseo put five more shots on Nazareth but ultimately went into halftime tied 0-0.  

• In the second, Geneseo went on the offensive to start and secured a corner kick five minutes in. Abby Foster put a beautiful ball inside the 10. Lindsey Clar played it down with her head and Riley Griffin struck home, giving the Knights the 1-0 lead.  

• Frischmann went on a breakaway and hurdled the goalkeeper but her shot went just wide of the left post. Geneseo was steadfast on defense through the rest of the second and the Knights went on to win 1-0.  

QUICK FACTS: 

• Riley Griffin scored the game-winner, marking her third career goal.  

• Goalkeeper Emily McLouth had four saves and recoreded her third shutout of the season.  

• Geneseo outshot the Golden Flyers 11-8 with six on net.  
   

The NCAA selection show will be held Monday, November 11th at 2 PM.