Cobleskill, NY – The Alfred State women's soccer team turned in a dominant offensive performance on Saturday afternoon, defeating SUNY Cobleskill 3-1 in conference action. The victory improves the Pioneers to 7-5-1 overall and 3-3 in SUNYAC play.
Alfred State controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting the Tigers 29-4 and holding a commanding 15-0 advantage in corner kicks.
The Pioneers broke through midway through the first half when
Isabella Hoffmann finished a feed from
Maddie Mark in the 21st minute to give Alfred State a 1-0 lead. Just over a minute later, Hoffmann struck again, capitalizing on a free kick opportunity set up by
Elizabeth Sorce to double the advantage at 2-0.
Alfred State continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, generating 12 shots while limiting SUNY Cobleskill to just three attempts. Goalkeeper
Madeline Cox made three saves in the opening 45 minutes to preserve the lead.
The Tigers cut the deficit in half in the 60th minute when they converted on a free-kick opportunity, making the score 2-1. Despite the goal, the Pioneers remained firmly in control, creating chance after chance and forcing Cobleskill's goalkeeper into several key saves.
With just under three minutes remaining, Alfred State put the match away. Following a corner kick,
Regan Curabba found Hoffmann, who volleyed a shot off the crossbar and into the net for her third goal of the afternoon, completing the hat trick and sealing the 3-1 victory.
Hoffmann led the Pioneers with three goals on five shots, while Mark, Sorce, and Curabba each recorded an assist. Curabba was active throughout the match with a team-high seven shots, and
Kaitlyn Howell added three shots on goal.
In goal, Cox earned the win after making three first-half saves, while
Savannah Picha played the second half as Alfred State combined for three saves on four shots faced.
The Pioneers will be back on the road on October 21 as they head to Oswego, NY for a matchup against the Lakers. Kickoff for that match is set for 3 pm.
