Plays of the Week

ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University women's soccer team's strong second half helped them prevail past Sage College, 2-1 in overtime.
 
The Gators (4-6-1, 0-2-1 Empire 8) got on the board early as Kristen Silk put Sage up 1-0 in the 27th minute of play.
 
The Saxons (4-5-3, 1-0-2 Empire 8) were able to tie it up in the 77th minute as first-year midfielder Amanda Gauriglia (Valley Stream, NY/Valley Stream South) was able to collect a deflected ball off a Sage defender and send it through the net. Junior midfielder Emily Wright (Dallas, TX/Plano West) was able to capitalize on a free kick opportunity, placing the ball just out of the reach of the goalies glove, for the game-winner.
 
"At halftime we talked about high pressure and making connecting passes instead of trying to play that over the top ball," said assistant coach Stephany Ellison on how the team adjusted for the second half of play. "Amanda did an amazing job of getting a goal quickly and shifted the momentum in our favor. Emily was able to adjust her direct kicks and was able to find the back of the net was huge for us. This was a big win for us as the girls did a great job."
 
The Saxons held the advantage in shot with 17 (eight on goal) to the Gators 14 (seven on goal). Sage held the advantage in corner kicks, 9-4.
 
Senior goalie Sammy Jo Shanahan (Valley Stream, NY/Valley Stream South) earned the win, making six saves on seven shots faced which now ties her for career saves made. Emma Augustine made five saves for Sage in the loss.

 The Saxons have a quick turnaround as they face Hartwick College Sunday, October 8^th, at 1 p.m.