KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Soccer team lost 1-0 at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex on Saturday afternoon to St. John Fisher University in an Empire 8 battle.
Carson Smith made nine saves in goal for Keuka College (1-7-1, 0-3-1 Empire 8).
St. John Fisher University 1 at Keuka College 0
The Cardinals took the early lead in the game, scoring 3:40 into play, for what would eventually be the deciding goal. St. John Fisher continued to attack, but Smith and the Wolves defense would hold. Keuka had a chance in the 17th minute as a long throw was sent in by
Liam Fitzpatrick. The ball bounced in the box, but the Fisher keeper won the jumping contest with
Owen Thorpe to collect the ball. Later in the 32nd minute, the Fisher keeper was caught out of goal, but
Cole Santiago's shot was blocked by the St. John Fisher defense.
In the second half, Keuka had a good run of sustained pressure 10 minutes into play. However, their shot was eventually wide. St. John Fisher thought they doubled their lead in the 80th, but it was called back due to offside. The Cardinals were not deterred as they were able to play out the final 10 minutes with possession to defeat Keuka College 1-0.
KC Notes:
- Keuka College falls to 3-9-2 all-time against St. John Fisher, however, the series has gotten close lately. Dating back to 2013, the Wolves and Cardinals are even at 2-2-1 in their five meetings
- Smith's nine stops give him 122 in his young career, tying for tenth on the career saves list at Keuka
- The Cardinals outshot the Wolves 24-3 on Saturday and had a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves remain at home in Empire 8 play this Wednesday. Keuka College will host Russell Sage College under the lights at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex. Kickoff between the Wolves and Gators is set for 7 p.m.
