SUNY Geneseo

Oneonta, N.Y. – The SUNY Geneseo women's soccer team jumped out to a fast start on the road this afternoon, scoring twice in the opening 13 minutes and holding on down the stretch for a 2-1 win over Hartwick, improving to 4-3-3 overall and 2-1-2 in Empire 8 play.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Geneseo struck just under two minutes in when Lauren DeMura finished off an assist from Katelyn Dena to make it 1-0. The Knights doubled their lead in the 13th minute as Emily McGee converted a feed from Maggie Zito, putting Geneseo up 2-0.
• Hartwick got one back in the 40th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Geneseo controlled the run of play the rest of the way, out-shooting Hartwick 12-4 on the afternoon and holding a 5-1 edge in corner kicks.
• The Knights created several more chances in the second half to extend the lead, with Samantha DeNisco forcing a save in the first half and Katelyn Dena, Maggie Zito and Lauren DeMura each drawing saves after the break, but Geneseo's 2-1 advantage held up as the final margin.

QUICK FACTS:

• Emily McLouth conceded just one goal despite facing four shots on frame.
• Lauren DeMura and Emily McGee each scored their first goal of the season.
• Maggie Zito and Katelyn Dena each picked up an assist.
• Geneseo out-shot Hartwick 12-4 and held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Knights return home to host Keuka College on Oct. 7th at 7 P.M.