KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College women's soccer team hosted Hartwick College in an Empire 8 matchup Saturday, falling 2-1.
Sophomore Ava Watt provided the highlight for the Wolves, scoring her first goal of the season on her first shot attempt of the year.
Hartwick College 2 vs. Keuka College 1
Both teams came out aggressive, trading early shots, including a header from Rosie Wallace. After Keuka's opening surge, Hartwick controlled play with four unanswered shots to close the first half. The Hawks also recorded the only corner of the opening period.
Hartwick carried its momentum into the second half with two shots and a corner in the opening minutes. Keuka answered in the 58th minute as Ava Watt scored her goal off an assist from Rilee Nunan to give the Wolves the lead. The advantage was short-lived, however, as Hartwick tied the game in the 65th minute.
Keuka nearly regained the lead in the 71st minute on a corner that was tipped toward goal but deflected away. With the game appearing headed for a draw, the Hawks netted the decisive goal in the final two minutes to secure the 2-1 win.
KC Notes:

• Keuka is now 1-7-4 all-time against Hartwick
• This marked Rilee Nunan's first assist of the season and the second of her career
• Delaney Szostak appeared in her 50th career game against Hartwick

 
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will travel to Houghton on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.