ALFRED, NY: The SUNY Geneseo women's soccer team earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alfred University this evening, powered by Katelyn Dena's first career goal. The Knights controlled the pace throughout, improving to 5-1-2 in conference play and 7-3-3 overall.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The Knights set the tone from the opening whistle, applying relentless offensive pressure and outshooting Alfred 17-1 in the first half. Geneseo broke through in the 32nd minute when Katelyn Dena unleashed a rocket from 45 yards out, catching the Alfred goalkeeper off guard and finding the back of the net to give the Knights a 1-0 lead.
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Geneseo continued to dictate the tempo in the second half, maintaining its attacking presence and searching for an insurance goal. Ella Yartym broke free on a breakaway midway through the half, but her attempt was turned away by the Alfred goalkeeper.
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Emily McLouth came up clutch late in the second half, staying composed to deny an Alfred 2-on-1 opportunity and preserve the Knights' advantage. Geneseo held firm defensively down the stretch to secure the 1-0 shutout victory.
QUICK FACTS:
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Katelyn Dena scored her first career goal, providing the game-winner and the only goal of the contest.
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Emily McLouth recorded her sixth win and fourth shutout of the season.
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The Knights dominated offensively, outshooting Alfred 35-6.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Geneseo will celebrate its nine seniors this Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. when the Knights host Elmira College.
