Pittsburgh, PA- The Alfred State Women's Soccer Team was able to garnish a road victory Saturday afternoon against the La Roche RedHawks with a score of 1-0. The Pioneers record improves to 4-2-1 on the season.
Kaitlyn Howell recorded the lone goal of the match that separated the two sides and was assisted by
Isabella Hoffmann who led the Pios with five shots on goal.
Regan Curabba was dangerous as well, firing off nine shots total.
Madeline Cox played all 90 minutes in goal, making four saves in the shutout.
Both teams looked threatening to start the match creating multiple chances, but Howell was able to break through on the scoresheet as Hoffmann provided the helper giving ASC the 1-0 lead just 23 minutes into the contest. Alfred State kept creating chances, forcing the Redhawks goalkeeper into some crucial saves but the Pioneers couldn't add to the lead as the halftime score was 1-0 to the Pios.
ASC continued dominating the match in the second half leading the shot category 12-2. The Pioneers couldn't find a finishing touch the remainder of the game to double the lead despite a late push from Curabba and Howell. Ultimately Alfred State took home the win 1-0, despite outshooting La Roche 25-5 on the day.
Alfred State looks to take the momentum into another away contest this time in SUNYAC play at SUNY Morrisville on September 30
th, for a 4pm kickoff.
