UTICA, N.Y. – Russell Sage College Women's Soccer captured their second conference victory on Wednesday evening as they took down Utica 1-0.
The Empire 8 rivals were square at zero for 63 minutes, before sophomore forward Sofia Sanzo (Niskayuna, NY/Colonie/Le Moyne) took a pass from junior midfielder Lydia Reimer (Newport, NY/West Canada Valley/Herkimer County CC) to the back of the net to secure the victory for the Gators (3-5-3/2-2-1 E8).
Sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Horan (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) (3-4-3) saved the one shot that the Pioneers put on goal in the victory.
Utica (4-8-0/2-4-0 E8) won the shots battle 8-7, but could not find the back of the goal in the loss.
"Today's win was all about teamwork." shared Head Coach Garrett Cobb. "The X-factor for us was our ability to stay focused and execute our game plan. Everyone contributed, and that's what made the difference."
RSC continues E8 play on Saturday at Nazareth.
Gator Bites: The Gators are coming off of their second-straight appearance in the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals…15 players, including eight starters, return this fall…First-team All-E8 Conference picks junior defender Courtney Bush (Schenectady, NY/Mohonasen) and forward Marissa Key (Monroe, NY/Monroe-Woodbury), a grad student, highlight the group.
