ELMIRA, N.Y. -- The Elmira College women's soccer team battled through two periods of extra time to a 0-0 tie in their first conference game of the year against visiting Sage College on Saturday afternoon. Nevaeh Winston '25 was stellar in goal for the Soaring Eagles, saving 15 total shots en route to her second clean sheet of the season. The Gators maintained much of the possession throughout the match, creating 32 shots and 15 shots on goal.
 
JUST THE BASICS:
SCORE: Elmira 0, Sage 0
LOCATION: Elmira, N.Y.
TEAM RECORDS: Elmira (2-3-1, 0-0-1 E8), Sage (2-2-1, 0-0-1 E8)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Purple & Gold defense was stout all afternoon at Campus Field, making important tackles and clearances during key moments to keep Sage from finding a goal. Winston had the best game of her young career, handling a multitude of different shots by the Gators and even getting some help from the crossbar as two shots bounced off the woodwork. Whenever Sage created a chance, Winston was there to make the save.
 
Despite only creating two shots on goal, EC had a chance to take the lead in the 68th minute. The Soaring Eagles grabbed possession in the midfield and strong together four passes with the final one finding Kelly Keegan '23 sprinting down the right sideline. She gathered the ball and sent a beautiful cross into the middle of the penalty area where Sarah Wagner '24 tried to direct it in with her right foot but wasn't able to hit the target.
 
UP NEXT:
On Tuesday, September 21, EC will head to Cazenovia for a matchup against the Wildcats. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.