ELMIRA, N.Y. – The women's soccer team fell to visiting Utica University, 2-0, on Saturday. The Purple & Gold were deadlocked with the Pioneers at the break, but Utica scored twice in the second half including a goal on a penalty kick to take the win.

JUST THE BASICS:
SCORE: Elmira 0, Utica 2
LOCATION: Elmira, N.Y. | Campus Field
TEAM RECORDS: Elmira (2-7-0, 1-4-0 Empire 8), Utica (5-3-2, 2-0-1 Empire 8)


HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers scored twice in just over a three-minute span in the second half with the latter goal coming in the 64th minute.
• Utica's Amber Piersma had both Pioneer goals with her second tally coming on a penalty kick.
• Utica held the edge in shots, 14-4, with three finding the target for Elmira.
• The Pioneers also had an advantage in corners, 2-0.
• Emily Seiler '28 registered a team-high two shots.
• Elmira Goalkeeper Sarah Cantrell '29 finished with four saves on the day.

UP NEXT:
The Purple & Gold host Lycoming College on Wednesday in a non-conference game at Campus Field at 7 PM.