A strong second half was not enough as the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team lost to RPI 2-1 on Friday at Hantz Turf Field.

Clarkson falls to 4-6-0 and 1-1-0 in Liberty League play while RPI is now 6-3-1 with a 1-0-0 record in the Liberty League.

Both teams started the game concentrating on the defensive side of the ball, with the first shot not coming until the 17th minute. It would take another twelve minutes for RPI to score the first goal. Kerry White crossed the ball in from the right side and Cori Winslow was there to hit a one touch shot into the lower corner of the net and make the score 1-0.

Just six minutes into the second half, RPI would double their lead. Stephanie May played a through ball to Emily Eastman who was one on one with Clarkson keeper Kim Kenline (Akron, N.Y.). Eastman was able to push her shot past Kenline and into the net to make it 2-0.

Instead of lying down however, Clarkson began to dominate more and more of the possession. After failing to register a shot in the first half, they were able to post seven in the second, including four that drew saves from RPI keeper, Tori Ripoelle. With five minutes left, the Green and Gold got on the board when Tori Sailor (Londonderry, N.H.) collected a pass from Kanoe Eichholz (Stratham, N.H.) and ripped a long shot that sailed over Ripoelle's head and into the net to draw Clarkson within a goal. This set up a frantic final few minutes as the Golden Knights tried in vain to tie the score. Unfortunately, when the final whistle blew, their comeback effort had fallen just short and the Engineers gained their first conference win.

Clarkson will return to action when they play Union College tomorrow at 2:00 pm on Hantz Turf Field while the Engineers will travel to St. Lawrence for a 2:00 pm game.