Women’s Soccer Stays Unbeaten in Four Straight

September 13, 2009 SysAdmin

WELLESLEY, MA- The SUNY New Paltz women’s soccer team has won two straight games and is unbeaten since their season opening loss against Ramapo. The Hawks defeated Salem State College, 2-0 in the Wellesley Tournament to move onto the championship game against Wellesley College.

The teams played to a scoreless first half, as the Hawks held a slight advantage in shots, 9-8.

Samantha Abravanel (Islip) gave the Hawks the lead just five minutes into the second half when Emily Buckner (Pine Bush) found Abravanel for the goal in the 50^th minute. Abravanel would score her second of the game and third of the year in the 85^th minute to secure the win for the Hawks.

Stephanie Vega (Oceanside/Baldwin) earned her third shutout of the year, making 11 saves in the game. The Hawks improve to 3-1-1 overall and return to the field against Wellesley College in the championship game at 2:30 p.m.