Box Score

Williamstown, Mass..-- An early goal was all SUN Y Oneonta needed in a 1-0 NCAA Division III women's soccer tournament win over Skidmore College, Saturday afternoon at Williams College.

The Red Dragons Dana DeSimone goal off a corner at the 7:23 mark was the
lone goal of the contest, and Oneonta was able to hold off a more aggressive
Thoroughbred squad in the closing minutes. Oneonta will play against regional
host Williams College tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. Williams beat Keuka College 5-0.

Oneonta took control of the first half from the opening whistle. DeSimone
capitalized for the opening goal after the Skidmore goalkeeper deflected a shot
from Red Dragon attacker Alicia Vollmer. DeSimone corralled the deflection for the
early goal.

Oneonta would have many more chances to score, but failed to convert. At the 35:00 minute mark, Oneonta had a goal called off after an offside call. In the second half, a shot by Samantha Ruppenthal nicked the post.

Skidmore regained composure and controlled play for the final 15 minutes of the first half and most of the second half. The Thoroughbreds pressured the Red Dragon defense down the stretch, but were unable to connect for a score.

Skidmore keeper, Meghan Sleezer had eight saves in 90 minutes of play, to keep the Thoroughbreds in the game, while Oneonta's goaltender Jamie Chyat recorded four saves in the win.

Skidmore finishes with an 11-5-3 record, while the Red Dragons are 12-5-3.