ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College had its winning streak snapped by visiting Utica tonight at the ACP Athletic Complex. The Pioneers took the Empire 8 Conference game by a score of 2-0.

Freshman midfielder Gian Rodriguez led Utica (7-5-1/4-2-0 E8) with a goal and an assist. The rookie put the Pioneers on the board in the 55th minute with an unassisted goal. With 13:37 remaining, he helped junior midfielder Michael Bernardo tack on an insurance marker. Sophomore midfielder Brady Barnard also assisted on the tally.

The Gators (8-6-2/3-4-0 E8), which entered tonight winners of four-straight games, had their chances throughout the 90 minutes. RSC out-shot Utica 18-15 and tooked six corners as compared to only two for the Pioneers.

Junior goalie Nolan Murphy (Baldwinsville, NY/C.W. Baker) (Loss, 3-4-1) made six saves, while Utica sophomore goalie Foti Xidias (Win, 7-4-0) stopped seven RSC shots.

Looking ahead, both teams are in action on Tuesday. The Gators host #19 SUNY New Paltz at 7:00 pm. Utica plays at Hobart at 4:00 pm.

Senior Night: Russell Sage College Athletics recognized four student-athletes: defender/midfielder  Michael Considine (Delmar, NY/Bethlehem), defender Eduardo Sanchez (Greenport, NY/Greenport), forward  Jeaneste Pierre (Newburgh, NY/Newburgh Free Academy), and midfielder/forward Christian Vaalstuen (Lillestrom, Norway/Lambertseter Athletic), for their contributions to the program before tonight's game.

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