ONEONTA, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Soccer game resumed their game with Hartwick College 11 days later after the game was postponed at halftime due to weather. The Wolves fell to the Hawks 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Carson Smith made eight saves in goal for Keuka College (1-9-3, 0-5-2 Empire 8).
Hartwick College 2 vs. Keuka College 0
Hartwick tested Smith early in the first half, but the sophomore turned them away. The Hawks broke through in the 22nd minute to take a 1-0 lead. The Wolves had a late corner but were unable to capitalize on it. Hartwick had a 12-3 advantage in shots and led 1-0 at the half when the game was postponed.
Upon resumption on Wednesday, the Hawks added to their lead quickly. Hartwick scored in the 54th minute to extend their lead to 2-0. The Wolves had a chance to answer in the 67th as a Hartwick yellow card led to a Keuka College free kick.
Brenden Moquin took the attempt but it was saved. The Wolves pressed to get back into the game with multiple attempts in the final ten minutes, but the Hawks keeper stood tall to preserve the shutout as Hartwick defeated Keuka College 2-0.
KC Notes:
- This was the third meeting between the two schools in men's soccer and the first time either team won. The previous two meetings were each 1-1 draws
- Hartwick finished with a 20-9 advantage in shots and had 15 corner kicks in the match to Keuka's one
- Carson Smith now has 144 saves in his career, passing Kyle Salo '11 for eighth all-time
Up Next for Keuka College: The Green and Gold have one final game in the 2023 season. The Wolves return to action in one week when they play at Utica University on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
