The Oswego State women’s soccer team won a hard-fought non-conference game against Clarkson University on Sept.17. The Lakers look to improve their 3-2-1 record as the Golden Knights look to remain undefeated and grab their sixth win of the season.

Pregame Notes:

• The Lakers enter the contest with an overall record of 3-2-1.
• Clarkson University has a record of 5-0-1. The Golden Knights have not lost this season and look to continue their streak today. 
• This is a non-conference game between one team from the SUNYAC conference and Clarkson University, a member of the Liberty League.

First Half:

• GOALS:
• OSWEGO STATE: Jackie Marquardt @ 40:21 from Brianna Winkler
• OSWEGO STATE: Sara Marinaro @ 42:10 

• Oswego State struck late in the first half with two goals just before the first half whistle. 
• The Oswego State defense stopped Clarkson University’s opportunities. The Lakers kept a clean sheet in the first half. 
• The Golden Knights seemed to dominate possession in the first 30 minutes of the first half. 
• Jackie Marquadt struck first for the Lakers and then Sara Marinaro followed next, just two minutes after the first goal.

• GOALTENDING:
• OSWEGO STATE: Perri Anderson (zero saves on zero shots)
• CLARKSON UNIVERSITY: Molly DiCarprio (zero saves on two shots)

Second Half:

• GOAL:
• CLARKSON UNIVERSITY: Sarah Kohls @ 67:26

• The Lakers started with the ball. The Lakers looked to continue their attacking play and extend their 2-0 lead. 
• Oswego State goalkeeper Perri Anderson had two clutch saves at the start of the half to keep the Lakers in front.
• Clarkson forward Sarah Kohls adds to her season tally with her sixth goal of the season.  
• Corner kicks were traded for both teams in the second half but neither team capitalized on these opportunities.

• GOALTENDING:
• OSWEGO STATE: Perri Anderson (four saves on 12 shots)
• CLARKSON UNIVERSITY: Molly DiCarprio (two saves on five shots)

Post-game:

The Oswego State Lakers hold off Clarkson University and the team buries the Golden Knights’ chances of an undefeated season. Two quick goals before halftime ensured this hard-fought Laker win. Their defense worked hard to maintain the lead, especially in the second half.

A Look Ahead:

Oswego State women’s soccer prepares for their next game on Sept. 21 against Brockport. It is Oswego State’s first game of SUNYAC conference play. Now having a record of 4-2-1, the Lakers will look to build off of their well-managed win today.

Photo By Oswego State Athletics