NEW PALTZ, NY — The women’s soccer team battled to a 0-0 tie against SUNYAC rival Cortland this afternoon on Alumni Field. The Hawks now stand at 1-21-2 all time against the Red Dragons, with their only win coming in the 2006 season.
In the 43rd minute of play, New Paltz had their closest opportunity to score as Jennifer Anselmi (North Rockland) sent a through ball to first year Rebecca Devlin (Staten Island/Moore Catholic) who nailed a shot that hit off the cross bar.
In the 54th minute of play Cortland’s Kayla Sweet took a shot that missed wide right by inches of the goal post. Five minutes later, Mandy Womelsdorf fired a shot for Cortland the deflected off the cross bar.
The two teams battled back and fourth in the rest of the game but neither could capitalize on an opportunity as both defensive units held strong. The Hawks held a slight 19-17 shot advantage and a 3-1 corner kick edge.
Junior Sarah Boccard (Washingtonville) posted the shutout in net for the Hawks, with seven saves, while Dayna Moneta made three saves in the first half for the Red Dragons and Megan Thayer made seven saves in 65 minutes.
Due to SUNYAC rules, the two teams went to a shoot-out and the Hawks won a 3-0 decision, with Stephanie Potts (Cortlandt Manor/Lakeland), Lauren Martel (West Sayville/Sayville) and Anselmi registered marks for New Paltz. The Hawks advance to 2-3-1 on the year and start their SUNYAC campaign 0-0-1.
The Hawks return to action on Friday September 21 when they host Fredonia at 4:00pm.
