KEUKA PARK, N.Y.
— The Keuka College Women's Soccer team took a first-half lead into the break, but a pair of second-half goals proved to be the difference as the Wolves fell 2-1 in their Empire 8 opener against Russell Sage (5-0, 1-0 Empire 8) on Saturday afternoon.
Junior
Lydia Lane continued her strong start to the season, scoring her team-leading third goal of the year for Keuka College (2-2, 0-1 Empire 8). Goalkeeper
Payton Malec made four saves as the Wolves dropped a hard-fought conference contest.
Russell Sage 2 at Keuka College 1
Keuka came out on the front foot, earning a pair of early corner kicks before breaking through in the 20th minute. Lane capitalized on the opportunity at 19:05, giving the Wolves a 1-0 advantage. The Green and Gold defended well for the remainder of the half, limiting their opponent to four shots while taking the one-goal lead into halftime.
The visitors found the equalizer in the 58th minute before taking the lead just over 10 minutes later. Trailing for the first time, the Wolves continued to push forward in search of the tying goal.
Keuka College generated several quality opportunities down the stretch.
Anna Leone forced a save in the 74th minute before
Sam Bates,
Delaney Goodenow, and
Bailey Cook each had chances in the closing stages, but the Wolves were unable to find the equalizer.
The two teams were nearly even statistically, with Keuka trailing 10-9 in shots while each side recorded four shots on goal. The Wolves also matched their opponent with four corner kicks.
KC Notes:
- Lydia Lane scored her team-leading third goal of the season, a career high for goals in a season
- Saturday marked Keuka's first Empire 8 contest under first-year head coach Jeremy Loncao
- The Wolves move to 1-6 all-time against the Gators and 1-2-3 in Empire 8 openers
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will remain at home on Wednesday, September 16, as they host SUNY Canton at 4 p.m.
