Plattsburgh Men Blank Canton; Clarkson Ties; S.L.U., Potsdam Fall

With 3:15 remaining, after SLU’s Henry Brown fought his way through two defenders, the ball crossed to Eric Edmonds who tucked home the game-winning goal with 3;10 left as SLU beat Clarkson 1-0.  (Kyton Deon photo)

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October 4, 2023: First-year Eric Edmonds scored the lone goal of the contest in the 87th minute to give the St. Lawrence University men's soccer team a 1-0 win over Clarkson on Wednesday at Hantz Field in Potsdam, N.Y. St. Lawrence improved to 4-3-2 with the win and 2-1-0 in the Liberty League, while the Knights fell to 6-3-0, and 2-2-0 in league action. With the clean sheet, Ben Woelfinger passed the great Sandy MacAllaster '78 for fifth in career shutouts with 21. The goalkeeper is now two shy of Brendan Murphy '02 for fourth and is 7.5 behind Greg Sutton '99 who sits atop the record books. "It was a great response from the team tonight against our North Country rival Clarkson, who's having a very good year," said head coach Mike Toshack "I couldn't ask more of the team, the effort was fantastic. It was nice to see a first-year in Eric Edmonds bury one in the back of the net, but it was a great team effort tonight and the guys wanted it really bad. We look to kick on from here and head back to Sandy MacAllaster Field for this weekend's match." In a tight rivalry matchup, shots were tough to come by for both teams as they combined for just four chances in the first half. Clarkson got the first three chances, which all missed the mark. Henry Brown got the lone shot for the Saints, but his attempt sailed out to the right of the woodwork. The action picked up in the second half where eight shots found the frame. The Knights pressured early getting three shots on goal in the first nine minutes. Woelfinger stood tall stopping all three attempts. Later in the half, captain Sam Peacock had a long strike find the frame, but the strike was stopped by Josh Morelli. With time winding down, the Scarlet and Brown turned up the heat on the Clarkson back line and finally broke through. The goal was a first-year connection as Henry Brown carried the ball in towards the Knights' box. The newcomer had defenders draped on him as he skipped the ball over to Edmonds, who buried a shot in the unattended goal to put the team up 1-0 with 3:10 on the clock. The Knights were able to muster a pair of relatively harmless shots on goal in the waning minutes, but they could not solve the Saints' back line and Woelfinger. Woelfinger finished with six saves in the contest, while Morelli made two saves on his end.

Clarkson’s Ivan Hanwood for one of his four stops to keep the game scoreless against St. Lawrence, late in the second half.  With 3:15 remaining, SLU’s Henry Brown fought how way through two defenders, crossed to Eric Edmonds who tucked home as SLU beat Clarkson 1-0.  (Bob LaRue photo)

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October 4, 2023: A goal in the final minutes changed what looked to be a scoreless tie into a 1-0 defeat for the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team, as the Golden Knights suffered a loss to their rival St. Lawrence University on Wednesday evening at Hantz Field. The Golden Knights moved to 6-3 overall and 2-2 in the Liberty League, while St. Lawrence improved to 4-3-2 and 2-1. Clarkson will take on another Liberty League opponent this weekend when the team hosts Ithaca College. Although St. Lawrence came out strong in the opening minutes, the Saints did not challenge the Clarkson defense much in the first half. A direct kick sailed a few dozen feet over the goal early on and a shot was blocked before it came close to the Clarkson net. The Knights' three shots in the first half all came off one corner kick, as Logan Drake's initial header was blocked, a second shot from Drake was blocked, and then Christian Silvano's next shot went just wide of the frame. The offense increased slightly in the second half as both teams' defenses loosened up, but most of the chances were from too far away to really provide any kind of threat. The first shot on goal for either team came from the foot of Eric McKean at about the 50-minute mark on a soft loft shot. St. Lawrence's Ben Woelfinger picked a few shots clean and snagged some crosses before they resulted in chances for the Knights, while Clarkson's Josh Morelli caught some easy challenges midway through the half. It appeared as if a few whistles could have blown prior to the goal that was scored, as there was a possible dangerous play and also a possible handball, but the game went on without a free kick, allowing a clear to occur from the St. Lawrence defensive end. As Clarkson attempted to send the ball back the other direction, the Saints' Henry Brown came running in to block the ball, and was able to create a break towards the Knights' goal. The Clarkson defense converged on Brown as Josh Morelli came out to cut down the angle, and the ball ricocheted across the box to an open Eric Edmonds, who hit a hard grounder in with just 3:10 remaining in the game. Clarkson finished with a 12-4 edge in shots, a 6-3 lead in shots on goal, and a 5-3 advantage in corner kick chances. Ben Woelfinger stopped six shots for the shutout, while Morelli had two denials in the Clarkson goal.

Clarkson’s Bobby Guilfoil (10) drills a rising shot past SUNY Canton goalie Owen Kwong (1) to score the first goal of the game midway through the first half. Clarkson earned a 3-0 shut out victory over the Kangaroos. (Cody Jenne photo)

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September 19: Mouhammed Thiam made four saves but James Homan scored with 69 seconds remaining to lift the Clarkson University men's soccer team to a 1-0 win v. SUNY Canton in non-conference action on Wednesday. Neither team found the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes as Clarkson (6-1-0) held an 8-3 shots advantage but neither team challenged the opposing goalkeeper. Fifteen minutes into the second half Edward Malinoski, Jr. nearly caught Clarkson's keeper Riley McDonald off guard firing a shot from long distance that went just over the cross bar as the McDonald retreated. Five minutes later Mouhmamed Thiam came up with a big diving save to his right on a shot from Drew Lewis just inside the left post. With time winding down in the contest Clarkson Homan converted after a scramble in front of net following a Nate Liscum throw-in from the far sideline. Thiam made four saves in net for the Roos (2-4-2), while McDonald did not face a shot on goal as he improved to 3-0 on the season.

September 5: SUNY Potsdam scored back-to-back goals over a 10-minute span late in the second half to earn a 2-1win v. the SUNY Canton men's soccer team in non-conference action Wednesday evening. SUNY Canton (1-2-0) got on the board in the 36th minute when Dustin Brown touched the ball on to Pedro DeSouza. He played a beautiful through ball to Josh Geller who just stayed onside. Geller evaded Potsdam keeper Jakeb Mitchell and played a left-footed shot that was headed just toward the goal line before a Potsdam defender failed a clear attempt kicking the ball into the side netting. The Bears (1-1-1) found the equalizer in the 70th minute when a Roo defender fell down. Alejandro Callejas scored off a nice cross from the left side from Jhonny Mendoza. Potsdam took its first lead of the game 10 minutes later when Matt Saddlemire finished into the top right corner off a loose ball from a corner kick. Mouhammed Thiam made five saves in net for the Roos, while Mitchell turned aside four shots for the Bears.

SUNY Potsdam's Brandon Igiehon (13) drives the ball past Paul Smith's goalkeeper Nick Fraiser (00) to score the seventh goal of the game for the Bears midway through the second half.  The Bears opened the 2019 season defeating Paul Smiths 7-0, after a 3-0 Friday win vs. Delhi. (Cody Jenne photo)  Game Gallery

September 5: SUNY Potsdam scored back-to-back goals over a 10-minute span late in the second half to earn a 2-1win v. the SUNY Canton men's soccer team in non-conference action Wednesday evening. SUNY Canton (1-2-0) got on the board in the 36th minute when Dustin Brown touched the ball on to Pedro DeSouza. He played a beautiful through ball to Josh Geller who just stayed onside. Geller evaded Potsdam keeper Jakeb Mitchell and played a left-footed shot that was headed just toward the goal line before a Potsdam defender failed a clear attempt kicking the ball into the side netting. The Bears (1-1-1) found the equalizer in the 70th minute when a Roo defender fell down. Alejandro Callejas scored off a nice cross from the left side from Jhonny Mendoza. Potsdam took its first lead of the game 10 minutes later when Matt Saddlemire finished into the top right corner off a loose ball from a corner kick. Mouhammed Thiam made five saves in net for the Roos, while Mitchell turned aside four shots for the Bears.

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Kieman Kirby (33) leaps over teammates and Mount-St. Vincent attackers to grab the save off a corner kick, keeping the game at 6-0 midway through the second half for the Cardinals. SUNY Plattsburgh scored two additional goals later in the half to capture the 8-0 victory in their season opener. (Cody Jenne photo) Game Gallery

SUNY Plattsburgh goalkeeper Mitchell Jordon (30) made one of two spectacular back-to-back saves against Wheaton players Travis Blair (9) and Scott Enman (2) in the N.C.A.A. regional opener in Canton.

Aug 30. As potent as the offense was for the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team in its season-opening triumph on Friday night, it couldn't offset an exceptionally strong Misercordianiversity back line as the Cardinals found themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 decision to the Cougars at Plattsburgh High School on Saturday afternoon. In the final game of the 2014 Best Western-Ground Round Cardinal Classic, the Cardinals racked up some 16 shots, but couldn't get many good looks against the Cougars strong defensive unit. With the win, the Cougars earned the title of 2014 Best Western-Ground Round Cardinal Classic champions. Plattsburgh State (1-1), which was handed its first setback of the season, was led by three shots each by tournament offensive MVP AlexisUniversity back line as the Cardinals found themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 decision to the Cougars at Plattsburgh High School on Saturday afternoon. In the final game of the 2014 Best Western-Ground Round Cardinal Classic, the Cardinals racked up some 16 shots, but couldn't get many good looks against the Cougars strong defensive unit. With the win, the Cougars earned the title of 2014 Best Western-Ground Round Cardinal Classic champions. Plattsburgh State (1-1), which was handed its first setback of the season, was led by three shots each by tournament offensive MVP Alexis Archilland All-Tournament Team member Nickand All-Tournament Team member Nick Parrell. In fact, it was. In fact, it was. In fact, it was Parrellaho conjured up one of the best goal-scoring chances of the afternoon for the Cardinals early on in the non-conference battle. With a little less than 10 minutes gone in the game, the Miller Place, N.Y., product took the ball and darted past the Cougars' back line, but sent a high shot over thewho conjured up one of the best goal-scoring chances of the afternoon for the Cardinals early on in the non-conference battle. With a little less than 10 minutes gone in the game, the Miller Place, N.Y., product took the ball and darted past the Cougars' back line, but sent a high shot over the Misericordiaet. Controlling the tempo wasn't an issue for the Cardinals, who spent a great deal of time innet. Controlling the tempo wasn't an issue for the Cardinals, who spent a great deal of time in Misericordia'salf of the field during the opening frame. However, when the Cougars got their one chance to strike they didn't let it go by the wayside. With 39:03 gone in the battle,half of the field during the opening frame. However, when the Cougars got their one chance to strike they didn't let it go by the wayside. With 39:03 gone in the battle, Misericordia'srey Ziegler stepped up and sent the only Cougar corner kick straight to the head of KevinTrey Ziegler stepped up and sent the only Cougar corner kick straight to the head of Kevin Matlonho sent a ball past Plattsburgh Statewho sent a ball past Plattsburgh State netminderitchell Jordon to put the Cardinals in a 1-0 hole. The Cardinals almost saw their deficit grow to 2-0 before the curtain came down on the first half as DerekMitchell Jordon to put the Cardinals in a 1-0 hole. The Cardinals almost saw their deficit grow to 2-0 before the curtain came down on the first half as Derek Antoninilasted a mighty shot which deflected off of Jordon's crossbar with 43:21 gone. As the final frame began, Plattsburgh State continued to pepper theblasted a mighty shot which deflected off of Jordon's crossbar with 43:21 gone. As the final frame began, Plattsburgh State continued to pepper the Misericordiaet with shots but through the final 23:40 the Cardinals could only put up two more attempts. Once again,net with shots but through the final 23:40 the Cardinals could only put up two more attempts. Once again, Parrellaad an opportunity to pump in the equalizer but was whistled for an offside citation as his header glanced off the far post in the 67th minute.had an opportunity to pump in the equalizer but was whistled for an offside citation as his header glanced off the far post in the 67th minute. Misericordiaas able to pad its advantage whenwas able to pad its advantage when Antoniniroke loose from a pack of Plattsburgh State defenders in the 80th minute. Nate Mansfield chipped a pass over to a sprintingbroke loose from a pack of Plattsburgh State defenders in the 80th minute. Nate Mansfield chipped a pass over to a sprinting Antoniniho easily finished past Jordon to make matters 2-0. The Cougars totaled seven shots through the course of the 90-minute tilt – four of which challenged Jordon. Barry Fitzgerald recorded his first clean sheet of 2014, making five saves en route to Defensive MVP honors. Jordon fell to 1-1 while making a pair of saves for the Cardinals. On Wednesday night, the Cardinals will take part in their first road engagement of the 2014 campaign when they travel to Northfield, Vt., to face off against Norwich. The non-conference tussle is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. who easily finished past Jordon to make matters 2-0. The Cougars totaled seven shots through the course of the 90-minute tilt – four of which challenged Jordon. Barry Fitzgerald recorded his first clean sheet of 2014, making five saves en route to Defensive MVP honors. Jordon fell to 1-1 while making a pair of saves for the Cardinals. On Wednesday night, the Cardinals will take part in their first road engagement of the 2014 campaign when they travel to Northfield, Vt., to face off against Norwich. The non-conference tussle is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. 

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St. Lawrence women look for an equalizer in second half.  After SUNY Potsdam’s Kienle Burns dropped the corner kick into the box, the ball ricochets in the crease. In the scrum, Sarah Emmi punches the ball into the net for the game’s only goal. SUNY Potsdam shut out St. Lawrence 1-0.

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September 5, 2023: The St. Lawrence University women's soccer team dominated with a 17-5 edge in shots in the game but were unable to find an equalizer as the Saints fell 1-0 to SUNY Potsdam at the Maxcy Hall Turf Field . The Saints fell to 1-1-1 on the year, while the Bears improved to 2-0.  St. Lawrence came out fast with the first three attempts in the contest. Lily Pleau had a look eight minutes in but her shot sailed left of the woodwork. Later in the half, Grace Mochnal and Kylie Burnett each had a chance on Savannah Bowie but were turned away. It was Potsdam that would instead break the tie after forcing a corner kick in the 27th minute. The kick bounced into the St. Lawrence box and pinballed around until the luck landed on the foot of Sarah Emmi, who buried the effort to take the lead. Barrett Freeman had a chance to knot the game later in the half but was stopped to keep the game at 1-0 after 45.  With the Bears falling back into a defensive shift, the Scarlet and Brown turned up the heat in the second half generating 13 shots on the Potsdam frame. Freeman and Meredith Donahue were dangerous in the opening 20 minutes forcing Bowie to make three saves.  The Saints kept pushing and had one of their best looks from Mia Cence, whose free kick was ripped at the Bears' net and barely saved by the keeper.  The pressure kept mounting on Potsdam as the Scarlet and Brown had five corner kicks in the last six minutes of the contest. In the barrage, St. Lawrence had four shots and two on net but were unable to find the equalizer as the clock hit 90.  Both Keely Snode and Darcie McDonough finished with a save in the Saints' net, while Bowie had eight for the Bears.  St. Lawrence dominated in all categories outshooting Potsdam 17-5 and had an 8-3 edge in shots on goal. The Saints also had eight corner kicks to the Bears' two.

After SUNY Potsdam’s Kienle Burns dropped the corner kick into the box, the ball ricochets in the crease. In the scrum, Sarah Emmi (20) punches the ball into the net for the game’s only goal. SUNY Potsdam shut out St. Lawrence 1-0.

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September 5, 2023: Junior midfielder Sarah Emmi (Huntington, N.Y./Elwood-John Glenn) scored in the 27th minute to lift the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (2-0) to a 1-0 victory over St. Lawrence University (1-1-1) on Tuesday night. The victory ended a 21-game winless streak (0-20-1) against the Saints dating back to September 24, 1996 and was the Bears' third ever in the all-time series. Junior goalie Savannah Bowie (Mechanicville, N.Y./Mechanicville) made eight saves and claimed her 10th career win and second shutout.  The physical first half was fought mostly in the midfield as the teams combined for eight fouls and just six shots. Bowie turned aside all three Saints chances she faced. In the 26th minute, Potsdam earned a corner kick. The ball was launched into the scrum in front of the net and Emmi headed it off an SLU defender. Saints senior goalie Keely Snode (Canal Winchester, Ohio/Canal Winchester) punched the ball out right to Emmi and she drove it home for a 1-0 lead at the 26:45 mark. Moments later, junior Darcie McDonough (Rowley, Mass./Triton Regional) replaced Snode in the Saints goal. The score was unchanged at the break.  St. Lawrence was able to turn up the pressure in the second half. The Saints outshot the Bears 13-3 and generated the only seven corner kicks of the half. Bowie stopped another five shots and the defense kept SLU at bay to close out the win.  The Saints finished with a 17-5 edge in shots and an 8-2 advantage in corners. Snode was tagged with the loss after allowing the goal and making one save in the first 30:16. McDonough stopped one shot in the final 59:44.

The Golden Knights’ Sarah Kohls (11) battles the Brewers’ Megan Saari (11) for the head ball at centerfield. Vassar defeated Clarkson 3-1. (Kevin Fisher photo) Game Gallery

Vassar College’s Adie Amore (23) and Clarkson’s Shane Garner (5) try and win the race to the ball.

Clarkson’s Megan Murphy (2) dribbles toward the net, while Plattsburgh’s Kirsten Villemaire (13) gives chase. Clarkson came from behind to beat Plattsburgh 2-1 in non-conference play.  (Jacob McNamara photo) Game Gallery

Plattsburgh’s Kirsten Villemaire (13) positions for a shot on goal while Clarkson’s (19) Hannah Letourneau blocks for her goalie. Villemaire put Plattsburgh ahead 1-0. Clarkson's Sarah Kohls capitalized on the Cardinals' fail to clear, and tied the game 1-1. Julia Mahoney rushed the loose ball in the crease and delivered the game-winning goal. 

September 19: An overwhelming advantage on offense allowed the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team to head into conference play with some momentum as the Golden Knights gained a 3-0 win over SUNY Canton Wednesday evening. The Golden Knights improved to 4-2-1 on the season and they will host Ithaca College on Saturday at Hantz Turf Field. The Kangaroos dropped to 2-5-0 in 2018. For the first five minutes or so, SUNY Canton possessed the ball just as much as Clarkson did, but the superior speed of the Golden Knights quickly won out as the Green and Gold controlled play for the final 85 minutes of the contest. It took some time before the Knights could get a quality look on the Canton goal, and the Knights first goal actually came at some distance. Dana Andreaggi settled an attempted clear about 35 yards out and passed the ball forward to Summer Gillespie. The senior then sent a pass square to Alicia Bushey and she blasted a right-footed shot from about 25 yards out into the right corner to put the Knights up 1-0 at the 12:19 mark. It was Bushey's second goal of the season. Clarkson had plenty of other chances in the first half, taking 11 shots overall and getting 10 corner kick chances, but the Knights could not add to their lead until the final minute of the first half. Danielle Martin put together an impressive individual effort for her first goal of 2018, weaving her way through the Canton defense before finishing a shot in close that went between the legs of Roos' goalkeeper Allison Wakefield at 44:44. The second half was more of the same, with the Knights peppering the Canton goal. The Knights had several quality runs and chances, but it was at the midway point that they struck once more. Junior Megan Murphy controlled the ball near the end line before sending a pass back out front to classmate Giulia Mahoney. There, Mahoney was able to out jump her defender and get flick on a header, putting the ball past Wakefield at 72:23 for her fourth goal of the year. Clarkson finished with a 28-3 edge in shots and a 16-1 lead in corner kick chances. It was not until the waning moments of the second half that Canton had its first corner kick, which in turn produced the lone shot of the second half for the Roos. Jessica Adams finished with two saves for Clarkson to earn her first collegiate shutout. Wakefield denied seven shots for Canton.

September 4: Despite a couple of chances in the final three minutes of the contest, the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team was unable to come up with the tying goal against Potsdam State and suffered its first loss of the season, 2-1, against the Bears on Tuesday evening at Maxcy Turf Field. The Golden Knights saw their record evened at 1-1-1 through three games, while Potsdam State improved to 3-0 on the young season. Clarkson will be back at home on Friday afternoon when it takes on Cortland State. The Green and Gold took little time getting on the scoreboard on Tuesday night, tallying just 80 seconds into the contest, but it would be their only goal of the night. Camryn Careccia centered a pass to Summer Gillespie near the top of the box and the senior outmuscled the Potsdam defender to get a good look at the Bears goal. Her shot went high and caromed off the crossbar, but junior Giulia Mahoney was able to head the rebound into an empty net at 1:20 for a 1-0 Clarkson advantage. Potsdam enjoyed a few opportunities over the next 15 minutes, but one shot went wide, Clarkson goalkeeper Elyse Green made a point-blank save, and another shot went over top the crossbar to keep the Knights up 1-0 through 20 minutes. Clarkson almost added another goal midway through the half when Alicia Bushey ripped a shot off a corner kick, but her attempt went high at 20:10. Late in the first half, the Bears tied things up when Mackenzie Bowie outmaneuvered the defenders at the top of the box, doing a quick turn and taking a hard shot with her left foot into the upper corner at 33:29.  The best scoring opportunities came in the first half, but Potsdam took advantage of a turnover early in the second half to score what proved to be the game-winning goal. Midway between the centerline and the top of the penalty area, Clarkson lost control of the ball on an attempted clear, allowing Rylie Murray to gain possession in the midfield. She then found Brooke Falsion alone at the top of the box, and Falsion took just a few steps with the ball before shooting a grounder past Green at 52:25.  Both teams had a few chances in the second half, but the opportunities were either squelched by the defenses or the shots were too far wide to be of concern. Clarkson had a shot from Ashley Abel go high with just under three minutes to go and another shot from Mahoney was blocked, allowing the Bears to ride out the rest of the contest. Potsdam finished with a modest 18-15 edge in shots while Clarkson had a 5-3 edge in corner kick chances. Green finished with seven saves for Clarkson and Delphine Leonard stopped three shots for Potsdam.

Clarkson’s Dana Andreaggi (13) and SUNY Canton’s Jenny Ward (11) battle for the ball to maintain possession for their team. (Zachary Matthie Photo) Game Gallery

SUNY Canton’s Kristina DiNardo (10) sends the ball past the Clarkson goalie to earn the lone goal of the game for the Kangaroos early in the first half. The Kangaroos scored the opening goal of the game early to take a 1-0 lead. However, The Golden Knights scored four unanswered goals to capture the 4-1 victory over SUNY Canton. (NCSN file photo)

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September 5: Jaedyn Ossont scored the game-winner with 37 seconds left in the first overtime to lift the SUNY Canton women’s soccer team to a 2-1 win against Morrisville State in non-conference action on Wednesday evening.  SUNY Canton (2-1) got on the board first when Madison Rowe corralled the ball on the far sideline after the Morrisville defense misplayed a punt from Allison Wakefield. Rowe beat her defender to the right and fired a shot across the face of the goal into the left side netting for the early lead. The goal was the third in the last two games for Rowe.  The Roos had another great chance a minute later on a indirect kick as Ryan Schubert stepped over the ball and Ossont played a pass across the box to Delanie Baker as her shot went just wide of the left post.  Morrisville (1-2) nearly had a chance to tie it with 90 seconds left in the opening half as Wakefield game charging out to make a sliding tackle just before Shelby Allen could get a shot off.  Canton was whistled for a foul when Wakefield touched the ball with her hands just outside the box with eight minutes remaining and the Mustangs made them pay when Zoe Costello struck a beautiful free kick into the upper 90 of the net. The teams would need extra time to decide the outcome of the contest.  With just 37 seconds left in OT Ossont proved to be the hero off a beautiful corner kick from Schubert.  Wakefield made six saves for the Roos, while Brianna Sorriento made one save over the first 60 minutes and Lydia Young took the loss for the Mustangs.

Clarkson’s Megan Murphy (2) dribbles toward the net, while Plattsburgh’s Kirsten Villemaire (13) gives chase. Clarkson came from behind to beat Plattsburgh 2-1 in non-conference play.  (Jacob McNamara photo) Game Gallery

Plattsburgh’s Kirsten Villemaire (13) positions for a shot on goal while Clarkson’s (19) Hannah Letourneau blocks for her goalie. Villemaire put Plattsburgh ahead 1-0. Clarkson's Sarah Kohls capitalized on the Cardinals' fail to clear, and tied the game 1-1. Julia Mahoney rushed the loose ball in the crease and delivered the game-winning goal. 

Aug 30. The Cardinals were able to rebound nicely Saturday afternoon in Tania Armellino's first career head coaching win, closing the North Country Classic with a 3-0 victory over Clarkson University. Plattsburgh State (1-1-0) was able to find the back of the net three times after failing to score a goal in the season opener against St. Lawrence. Freshman Lindsey Bushey started the scoring for the Cards with just 21 seconds left in the first half. The Plattsburgh, N.Y. native scored her first colligate goal on a long free kick that she sent sailing over the goalies head and into the mesh. Plattsburgh State continued to come out aggressive in the second half. Looking to improve after leading all freshmen in points last year, Vicky Scott was able to send the Cardinals up 2-0. Freshman Sarah Haight was able to deliver a pass through the Golden Knights defense and onto the foot of Scott. The forward Scott was then able to do what she does best beating the keeper for her fifth career goal. The scoring wasn't done there either. Junior midfield Cassidy Clavet joined the action just seven minutes later. Clavet struck the ball from 25 yards out to beat senior goalie Kim Kenline for the third time and put Plattsburgh State up 3-0. Clarkson fell to 1-1-0 after defeating Colby-Sawyer 1-0 in double overtime in its first game of the North Country Classic. Both Plattsburgh State and Clarkson finished the classic with a win and a loss each. The Cardinals outshot Clarkson 18-12 on the day and 11-6 in the second half. Danielle Schmitt played 84 minutes, allowing no goals and six saves. The senior goalkeeper finished her opening weekend allowing a lone goal and capturing 13 saves in two games. Bushey, Clavet and Mercedes Kendall were all named to the North Country Classic All-Tournament team. Plattsburgh State will return to action this Wednesday night for its home opener at 7 p.m. against SUNY Canton. The game will be located at the Plattsburgh High School soccer field.

Aug 29. The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team didn't get the result it was looking for to start the 2014 campaign, losing 1-0 to St. Lawrence in the North Country Classic.   Freshmen Katie Stames scored her first collegiate goal on Friday afternoon, which proved to be all the Saints needed. Stames found the back of the net off an assist from sophomore Taylor Goldsborough.   Goldsborough sent a diagonal pass connecting with Stames on the top of the box where the Morrisville, Vermont native one-timed it past Cardinals goaltender Danielle Schmitt. Schmitt hauled in seven saves on the day.   Plattsburgh State was able to get two corner kicks at the end of the first half to gather some momentum going into the locker room. After only registering one shot in the first half the Cardinals were able to generate five in the second half. Plattsburgh State again closed out the half strong getting two more corner kicks in the 86th and 87th minute but was unable to get anything by junior goalkeeper Kelsey West who finished the day with a clean sheet.   The Cardinals finished the day with six shots compared to the Saints' 17. Lindsey Bushey landed the lone shot on goal for Plattsburgh State.   Plattsburgh State returns to action tomorrow against Clarkson in Potsdam, N.Y., at 3:30 p.m. to wrap up the North Country Classic.

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