Ithaca, New York – The Ithaca College women’s soccer team set the pace of play on Wednesday night with a 2-0 victory over Alfred in the final non-conference game of the season.
Both teams felt each other in the opening minutes when the first goal attempt was made by the Bombers on a corner kick. Megan Battinger found the head of Alison Hoeft At the 2:53 mark, I redirected the shot just over the crossbar.The first save of the match was made at 10th as a minute Delaney Rutan We saw Kiana Bernard Pratt corral her shots right away.
Bombers had a glorious chance of finding a breakthrough in 14th minute when Megan Battinger Sent one-on-one with the Keeper, she was rejected by the vast Bernard Pratt. Just two minutes later she threw another corner kick, Ali Amari Her shot attempts were also seen flying high over the bars.Alfredo conceded his kick in the eighth corner of the match at 22nd This time, Buttinger received the ball at the top of the 18-yard box, but her finesse shot was off target.
Kiana Bernard-Pratt was perfectly positioned to stop Rosie Boastian’s shot from a corner kick.rd One minute Boastian sliced back-to-back shot attempts that were both stopped by Bernard Pratt. After she made 13 saves, Ithaca eventually made it 1–0 at the 40:32 mark just before the halftime break.Excellent running and dribbling Allie Stanton Junior’s fifth goal of the 2022 season as she danced away from a Saxon defender and ripped a right-footed shot into the back of the net.
Ithaca dominated the first half, holding a 17-0 advantage on shooting attempts and putting 14 on target. The second half started with the Bombers controlling most of the possession and pace of play. IC was rewarded with solid play, and in 58 he went 2-0.th minute. Delaney Rutan crossed the dangerous ball resolved by Allie Stanton passed to Megan Battinger who finished it
The Saxons saw their first shot attempt slice high on the right side of the goal frame in the 59th minuteth minute. Kiana Bernard-Pratt scored again and Ithaca continued his efforts to insure her. Kaelin Fernandez A shot attempt from just inside the 18-yard box.
With Tuesday’s win, Ithaca improved to 7-2-2 overall. This is because he has six Liberty League games left before postseason play. The Bombers will host Bard College on Saturday and celebrate Senior Day at Carp Wood Field before the game.Game time is scheduled for 1pm
