ROCHESTER, NY: The SUNY Geneseo women's soccer team closed out the regular season with a statement 2-1 victory over No. 1 St. John Fisher, snapping the Cardinals' 11-game win streak and handing them their only conference loss of the season. The Knights enter the postseason with a 7-2-2 Empire 8 record and a 9-4-3 overall mark.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The Knights struck first after Ella Yartym drew a penalty kick in the box. Emily McGee stepped up and buried the attempt inside the right post to give Geneseo a 1-0 lead.
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Isabella Lavrynenko came up with a crucial defensive save, clearing a loose ball that bounced past goalkeeper Natalie Budgar and threatened to cross the goal line.
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Geneseo doubled its advantage when Madelyn Murphy capitalized on a rebound following a save by the Cardinals' goalkeeper, sending the ball into the back of the net for her first career goal.
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St. John Fisher cut the deficit with a penalty kick late in the half. Budgar made the initial save, but the Cardinals recovered the rebound and found the net to make it 2-1. The Knights held firm defensively the rest of the way to secure the upset victory.
QUICK FACTS:
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Emily McLouth picked up the win in net, while Natalie Budgar came on in relief recorded five saves to help anchor the Knights' defensive effort.
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Emily McGee and Madelyn Murphy scored for Geneseo, with Murphy netting the first goal of her collegiate career.
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The Knights closed the regular season with a 9-4-3 overall record and a 7-2-2 mark in Empire 8 play.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Knights will host an Empire 8 Quarterfinal game next Wednesday. More information will be announced soon.
