Elmira College Athletics

Rochester, N.Y. - The Elmira College women's soccer team saw its 2026 season come to a close on Saturday evening, falling 2-0 to St. John Fisher University in the Empire 8 Championship quarterfinals. The Soaring Eagles battled throughout the contest, keeping the Cardinals off the scoreboard for much of the first half before Fisher found the net in the 41st minute. Elmira continued to compete in the second half, but a second Fisher goal in the 76th minute proved to be the difference.

LEADERS
Amy Ferrier, Amelia Sacratini, Bella Thomas, and Noelle Emerson each recorded a shot on goal for Elmira. The Soaring Eagles finished with five total shots, including four on target. Sarah Cantrell made nine saves in goal, turning aside several Fisher opportunities to keep Elmira within reach.

PLAY-BY-PLAY
Elmira and Fisher played through a scoreless opening 40 minutes, with the Soaring Eagles looking to create opportunities while defending against the Cardinals' attack. Cantrell made an important save in the 35th minute to keep the contest even. Fisher broke through at the 40:45 mark, taking a 1-0 lead just before halftime.

Elmira looked to respond after the break, with Anna Chunco striking the crossbar in the 58th minute. Sacratini put another attempt on target in the 63rd minute, but the Fisher goalkeeper made the save. The Cardinals added to their lead in the 76th minute, making it a 2-0 contest. Elmira continued to look for an opening, with Thomas putting a shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the attempt was turned aside as Fisher held on for the shutout.

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