Athletics

Women’s Soccer Wins Final Game

NEWBURGH — The New Paltz Women’s Soccer Team won their final game of the season Monday at Mt. St. Mary 3-0. The win gives the Hawks a final record of 8-10 on the season.

After a scoreless first half, Michele Branca (Holbrook, NY) broke the tie at the 35:34 mark of the second half. New Paltz got another with just over fourteen minutes left when Branca set up Therese Nordlund (Lulea, Sweden) for the Hawks second tally. Lindsay Martin (Mansfield, OH) closed out the scoring with her first goal of the season at the 4:38 mark. The Hawks held a 15-6 advantage in shots and goalkeeper Maggie Fenton (East Meadow, NY) made five saves in the match.

The match marked the final collegiate game for seniors Kate Roussel (Staten Island, NY), Katie Sharp (Mineola, NY), Therese Nordlund, and Lindsay Martin.