NEW PALTZ — SUNY New Paltz struck first, but visiting Ithaca scored two unanswered goals to take Saturday’s men’s soccer match at New Paltz’s Upper Field.
Elmer Velasquez scored for the (3-13-2) Hawks just 2:15 into the contest, but Ithaca’s Wade Wilkenson tied the score in the 21st minute and Matt Deskiewicz had the game-winner just 35 seconds after halftime.
Kevin Smith made two saves in goal for New Paltz, which closes its season 3 p.m. on Thursday at home against local rival Vassar College. Glenn Palmieri, meanwhile, needed one save to preserve the victory for the (11-1-1) Bombers.
COLLEGIATE MEN’S SOCCER
Ithaca 2, New Paltz 1
1st Half: NP – Elmer Velasquez (–) 2:15; I – Wade Wilkenson (–) 20:40.
2nd Half: I – Matt Deskiewicz (–) 45:33.
Shots on Goal: I 7, NP 8.
Corner Kicks: I 1, NP 5.
Goalie Saves: I (Glenn Palmieri) 1, NP (Kevin Smith) 2.
Team Records: Ithaca 11-1-1, New Paltz 3-13-2.
