Field hockey team falls to Utica, 2-1 in E8 match
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Team Stats
Utica
| Game Statistics | Utica | Russell Sage College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 31 (21) | 2 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 19 |
| Fouls | 32 | 37 |
| Penalty Corners | 5 | 1 |
Albany, NY – Russell Sage College's field hockey team hosted the Pioneers of Utica University on Wednesday evening at the University at Albany Stadium. Utica tallied the 2-1 win to move to 6-7 overall and 5-2 in the Empire 8. RSC drops to 0-12 overall and 0-7 in the league.
Utica's junior Alyssa Pisano (Hopewell Junction, NY/Arlington) scored first with her 10th goal of the year at the 6:46 mark of the match. The Gators were able to tie the game as sophomore midfielder Shauna Lanoue (Troy, NY/Troy) scored as time expired at the end of the first quarter on a pass from senior Alyssa Fitzgerald (Queensbury, NY/Queensbury). The game remained tied until the opening minutes of the second half as rookie Riley Cosimeno (Sherrill, NY/Vernon-Verona-Sherill) scored the game-winner at 32:38.
In goal for the Gators, rookie Jaia Caron (Bellows Falls, VT/Bellows Falls Union) made 17 saves in the contest. Utica's sophomore Lyla Cushman (Holland Patent, NY/Holland Patent) made one save in earning the win.
The Gators return to action on October 20 hosting Wells College at UAlbany at 4p.m.
