Utica, N.Y. – The Elmira College women's soccer team battled throughout 90 minutes on Saturday afternoon but came up short against Utica University, falling 1-0. The Soaring Eagles kept the contest scoreless for most of the afternoon before Utica found the deciding goal in the 86th minute.
LEADERS
Sarah Cantrell made nine saves in goal for EC. Isabella Reuter led Elmira with two shots on goal, while Brooke Wilcox also put a shot on target. Dani Cruz recorded two shots, while Amelia Sacratini and Kylie Drake each added a scoring attempt.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
Utica applied pressure early, but Cantrell made key stops to keep the Pioneers off the scoreboard. Elmira generated opportunities of its own, including a shot from Sacratini that went wide in the 31st minute and a Reuter attempt that was saved shortly afterward. Cantrell continued to turn away Utica chances late in the first half, sending the teams into the break scoreless.
The Soaring Eagles remained within striking distance in the second half as Cantrell added several more saves. Elmira threatened on the attacking end, with Wilcox forcing a save in the 64th minute and Reuter putting another attempt on target in the 73rd minute. Drake nearly broke the deadlock late, striking the woodwork in the 79th minute.
Utica found the breakthrough in the 86th minute, scoring the lone goal of the afternoon. Despite a late push, Elmira was unable to find an equalizer and finished with seven shots, including three on goal.
UP NEXT
The Soaring Eagles will return to Cmapus Field on Wednesday, October 28th when they host SUNY Canton. Kickoff is slated for 4:00 PM.
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