FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Elmira College women's soccer team suffered a tough non-conference road defeat at the hands of Fredonia, 7-1, on Saturday afternoon. With the setback, the Soaring Eagles dropped to 1-3-0 on the year, while the Blue Devils improved to 2-3-0.
Fredonia more than doubled-up Elmira in shots, 19-8, and held a 13-3 advantage in shots on goal. Additionally, the Blue Devils had seven corner-kick opportunities compared to Elmira's one chance.
Sophie Richiusa gave the Blue Devils their first lead of the game in 30th minute of action, but
Taylor Hanson '21 produced the equalizer in the 33rd minute. Hanson found the lower right corner for the goal, her first of the 2019 campaign.
The tie did not last long, as Fredonia closed out the first half by scoring three unanswered goals. Sophia Alesi tallied the go-ahead go just 19 seconds after Hanson's tally, which was followed by goals from Nina Doyle and Izzy Audette in the 40th and 43rd minutes, respectively.
Despite Elmira's efforts, the Blue Devils continued to find goals in the second half. Gabby Alston made it a 5-1 lead in the 49th minute, while Doyle and Alesia produced their second goals of the contest in the 61st minute and 89th minute marks, respectively, to all but seal a 7-1 win.
Ally Knorr-Anderson '23 got the start in net today for the Purple and Gold. The rookie netminder finished with seven saves in 90 minutes of work.
News and Notes
- Hanson produced her first goal of the 2019 campaign.
- Knorr-Anderson has logged seven or more saves in three games this year.
- Elmira will now embark on a three-game homestand.
Up Next
The Elmira women will face a stiff test in their next match, as the Soaring Eagles welcome the Bombers of Ithaca College to Campus Field on Tuesday, September 17. The opening kickoff is slated for 4:00 p.m. and will mark the first of three consecutive home matches for the Purple and Gold.
