SCHENECTADY — SUNY New Paltz lost to unbeaten Union College, 7-0, in women’s soccer on Wednesday afternoon.
New Paltz (5-4-1) was held scoreless in its fourth straight game thanks to a Union defense that allowed just five Hawk shots on goal.
Katie Smith tallied a hat trick, including scoring the game-winner 9:18 into the game. Teammate Samantha Ryall added a goal and an assist for the (5-0-1) Dutchwomen, who had five different scorers.
Laura Neander made nine saves in the loss for the Hawks, who will look to get back on track at 4 p.m. on Friday at Fredonia.
COLLEGIATE WOMEN’S SOCCER
Union 7, New Paltz 0
New Paltz 0 0 — 0 Union 3 4 — 7
1st Half: U – Katie Smith (Lauren Byrne) 9:18; U – Samantha Ryall (Margaret Kostro) 20:18; U – Abbie West (Samantha Ryall) 28:43. 2nd Half: U – Stephanie Maycheck (Tara Ilsley) 47:39; U – Katie Smith (Carrie Price) 52:37; U – Katie Smith (Abby Harris) 54:05; U – Nori Lupfer (–) 83:53. Shots on Goal: NP 5, U 21. Corner Kicks: NP 2, U 8. Goalie Saves: NP (Laura Neander) 9, U (Shannon Powers – 2 saves; Sara Donohue — 0 saves; Carolyn Stead – 0 saves) 2. Team Records: New Paltz 5-4-1, Union 5-0-1.
