Women’s Soccer Beats Blue Knights

NEW PALTZ — Kathryn Bart’s blast past Mount St. Mary goalkeeper Jillian DiIenno with 7:26 remaining broke a 1-1 tie and gave SUNY New Paltz a 2-1 women’s soccer win on Monday afternoon.

Michele Branca also scored for New Paltz (4-13), which has won three of its last four matches.

Gina Walsh tied the score for the (6-11-1) Blue Knights at the 64:39 mark. DiIenno made 13 saves to keep Mount St. Mary, which was outshot 17-6 in the contest, close.

New Paltz returns to action at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Manhattanville.

COLLEGIATE WOMEN’S SOCCER

New Paltz 2, Mount St. Mary 1

First Half: NP – Michele Branca (Keegan Peck) 41:20.

Second Half: MSM – Gina Walsh (–) 64:39; NP – Kathryn Bart (–) 82:34.

Shots on Goal: MSM 6, NP 17.

Corner Kicks: MSM 0, NP 10.

Goalie Saves: MSM (Jillian DiIenno) 13, NP (Kim Baldwin) 4.

Team Records: Mount St. Mary 6-11-1, New Paltz 4-13-0.