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Red Dragons edge Bears women's soccer in SUNYAC battle 1-0

Posted 10/10/15

POTSDAM, N.Y.—SUNY Oneonta (8-1-2, 4-0-1 SUNYAC) scored in the 30th minute to edge the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (8-4, 1-3) 1-0 in tightly contested match at Potsdam High School on Friday …

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Red Dragons edge Bears women's soccer in SUNYAC battle 1-0

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POTSDAM, N.Y.—SUNY Oneonta (8-1-2, 4-0-1 SUNYAC) scored in the 30th minute to edge the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (8-4, 1-3) 1-0 in tightly contested match at Potsdam High School on Friday afternoon. Senior forward Kayla Distin (Fulton, N.Y./G. Ray Bodley) notched the game-winner for the Red Dragons.

In the fog and drizzle, the two team's defenses controlled the contest. The Bears held Oneonta to just two shots in the opening 45 minutes, while putting three of their own on goal. Unfortunately, the Red Dragons made the most of their second opportunity. At 29:54, sophomore forward Emily Opalinski (East Amherst, N.Y./Williamsville) sent a cross from the left corner to the left side of the box. Distin picked up the ball and lofted it over Potsdam senior goalie Bri Thibeau (Salem, N.Y./Salem) for the contest's lone goal.

The game was nearly as tight in the second half. The Red Dragons outshot the Bears 6-3, but only managed to get two attempts through to Thibeau. Potsdam's keeper handled both attempts. Bears freshman forward Brooke Falsion (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport) blasted a shot on goal at 71:23, but Oneonta senior goalie Rori Stark (Brewster, N.Y./Brewster) snatched it out of the air. With just over seven minutes remaining, Falsion nearly broke loose at the left side of the box, but two Red Dragon defenders were able to keep her from getting a shot away.

Thibeau finished with three saves. Senior Kelley Murphy (Colonie, N.Y./Colonie) also made three saves in the first half alone to earn the win. Stark stopped one shot in final 45 minutes.

Oneonta edged Potsdam 8-6 in shots and 4-2 in corner kicks.

The Bears look to bounce back tomorrow afternoon when they host SUNY New Paltz at 1 p.m.