Cards earn win before SUNYAC

By Kamiko Chamble

The Plattsburgh State women’s soccer team had their first encounter with Norwich University since 2014 and defeated them 2-0. The win put Plattsburgh back in a good standing after losing its last two games in a row on Sept 17.

Plattsburgh State was sharp from the start of the game. Senior defender Alexis Patrick opened the scoring in the first ten minutes, earning her first goal of the season. Continuing directly after that, sophomore forward Bailee Lafountain doubled the Plattsburgh lead, putting Plattsburgh up 2-0. Lafountain’s follow up and Patrick’s goal demonstrated great build up play, quick movement and finishing from the young team.

Plattsburgh showed dominance against Norwich. Seven of Plattsburgh’s 19 attempts were on goal, compared to one of three for Norwich. Plattsburgh’s offense created many opportunities while still playing calm defense. 

Junior midfielder Sydney Myers had five shots during the game, sophomore midfielder Bailee Lafountain and senior forward Claire Bottjer both had three shots, senior midfielder Kelly Licata and junior forward Lilley Keyser had two shots and first year forward Alana DeLaCruz, junior defender Lia Parker, and senior midfielders Hannah Meyers and Alexis Patrick all had one shot throughout the game. 

Goal keepers sophomore Desiree DuBois and junior Brook Lynn DaSilva split the shift, each recording 45 minutes of play time.

Plattsburgh handled all of the threats that came their way. The Cardinals made great use of their bench, letting fresh legs take the field for the second half of the game to keep the momentum going. 

This game showed Plattsburgh’s ability to build up big wins, especially at an opponents field against a team they haven’t played in over ten years.