Score: Elmira College 1 – Alfred State University 0
Records: Elmira (3-9), Alfred State (7-5-1)
Location: Pioneer Stadium – Alfred, NY
 
Alfred, NY -- Jordyn Rousselle '18 tallied a game-winning goal in the 103^rd minute to push the Elmira College women's soccer team to a thrilling 1-0 double-overtime victory over Alfred State University at a frigid Pioneer stadium.
 
Amy Sullivan '18 created the game-winning goal with an excellent play to send Rousselle one-on-one on Alfred State keeper Allison Danielak. The second-year midfielder slipped a beautiful through-ball into space behind the Pioneer backline. Rousselle sprinted onto it and calmly ripped a shot inside the post, before being mobbed by her teammates.
 
The goal was a just reward for Elmira, as they dominated possession for vast stretches during the contest. The Soaring Eagles doubled the Pioneers in shots during the first half, but were unable to find the breakthrough.
 
The Purple and Gold continued to up the offensive pressure in the second half. It was a shooting barrage for Elmira, as the team sent 13 shot attempts, including nine on net, but Danielak stood tall in the Alfred State net to force overtime.
 
The Pioneers nearly stole the victory in the first overtime session. Julia Yanarella fired the only shot of the first overtime period; however, Gabe Carmona '18 showcased her sure hands to corral the ball to neutralize the threat.
 
The Soaring Eagles got back on the front foot, as the teams changed sides for the second overtime session, setting the stage for Rousselle's golden goal.
 
Turning Point
Regaining momentum following a somewhat tentative opening frame of overtime, the Soaring Eagles gained possession in the attacking third. Sullivan sent a beautiful pass to Rousselle, who made no mistakes in burying it into the back of the net.
 
Inside the Box Score

• Elmira led Alfred State in shot attempts 22-to-10, including a decisive 13-to-5 edge during the second half.
• Elmira led Alfred State 14-to-7 in shots on goal.
• The Soaring Eagles edged the Pioneers 5-to-2 in corner kick opportunities.
• Elmira was whistled nine times for being offside during the contest.
• Niki Lemper '17 and Amy Sullivan tied for the team lead with a game-high four shot attempts apiece, while Lemper led all players with three shots on goal.
• Gabe Carmona '18 finished with seven saves.
• Allison Danielak of Alfred State finished with a game-high 12 saves.

 
News and Notes

• Rousselle's goal gave Elmira its first overtime victory since defeating Kings College 1-0 on September 16, 2008. Jenna Wellington '11 netted that game-winner in the 101^st minute of play.
• It is the latest goal scored during the run of play for the Soaring Eagles dating back to before the 2002 season.
• The 103^rd minute tally was the Rousselle's first game-winning goal of the season.
• Elmira is now 2-0 all-time against Alfred State since the Pioneers became a provisional NCAA Division III member in 2013-14.

 
Up Next
The Elmira College women's soccer team will return home to Campus Field to host the Ithaca College Bombers in Empire 8 action on Tuesday, October 10th, at 3:00 p.m.