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About the Cardinals Program
The women's soccer team has almost "done it all" since becoming an intercollegiate varsity sport at Plattsburgh State in 1979.
Since that time, the Cardinals have competed in postseason tournaments in 20 of their 27 seasons of existence, registered 22 winning seasons and compiled a 286-165-25 record.
Since coach Karen Waterbury's arrival in 1990, the team has established an even higher benchmark for success
15 post-season appearances (NCAA , ECAC six times, SUNYAC five times and NYSWCAA seven times)
A 198-99-15 record ranks her among the winningest top 20 active coaches in the nation.
The team competes in one of the top athletic conferences in the nation, the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC ), and the conference champion gains automatic entry into the NCAA Championship Tournament.
Coach Karen Waterbury:
"The Plattsburgh State women's soccer program has developed a tradition of leadership, excellence, and quality experiences. We work hard for your successes and can feel good about the accomplishments gained over the past few years.
"In just the past seven seasons we've won an ECAC
Championship, a SUNYAC
Championship, a NY State (NYSWCAA
) championship, and made the team's first NCAA
appearance.
"Also in that time two of our players earned national recognition as Academic All-Americans, a rare honor bestowed on the finest scholar-athletes in the nation. As recent as last season our team boasted a grade point average of 3.100 an average much higher than the general student population.
"Every three years we take a foreign tour during the spring semester. In 2001, we traveled and competed in Scotland and three years later, we did the same in Brazil. In 2007, we plan on a similiar international experience. Overall, our program is defined by its balance. Balancing academic priorities with athletic commitments, and balancing the perseverance required to win with the love and fun of playing the game." Learn more about Coach Karen Waterbury.
Feb. 5, 2008
Radigan Tabbed to D3kicks.com All-Region Team
CHICAGO - Plattsburgh State women's soccer player Elizabeth Radigan has been chosen to the D3Kicks.com All-New York Region Second Team, according to the organization's Web site that devotes national coverage for NCAA Division III soccer. Radigan is the only freshman out of 33 players who made one of the three all-star squads. D3KICKS ALL-REGION
Radigan, a forward from Troy (N.Y.) High School, had a solid 2007 campaign in her first season for the Cardinals. She led the State University of New York Athletic Conference with 2.30 points per game, finished 23rd in the nation in scoring and set school freshman records of 19 goals, eight assists and 46 points. She was the only freshman to earn a spot on the all-SUNYAC first team.
In December, she was named third-team All-New York by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America presented by adidas.
Dec. 19, 2007
Radigan Named to NSCAA All-Region Third Team
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Plattsburgh State women's soccer player Elizabeth Radigan this week was selected NCAA Division III third-team All-New York by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America presented by adidas. She was the lone Plattsburgh representative and one of just two freshmen out of the State University of New York Athletic Conference to make the all-star squad. ALL-REGION TEAM
Radigan, a freshman forward from Troy (N.Y.) High School, had a sensational 2007 campaign in her first season for the Cardinals. She led the SUNYAC with 2.30 points per game and set team freshman records of 19 goals, eight assists and 46 points. She was the only freshman to earn a spot on the all-SUNYAC first team.
Plattsburgh lost in the SUNYAC tournament semifinals to finish with a 14-4-2 record, including an 8-2-1 league mark for a third-place tie. One of the year's biggest highlights was a 4-0 victory over nationally ranked Oneonta (No. 9 NSCAA/No. 14 D3kicks.com), ending the Red Dragons' NCAA all-Divisions record conference unbeaten streak at 101 games. Radigan had two assists to help the Cardinals beat a Top 10 team--believed to be a first in school history.
Nov. 2, 2007
Cardinals Capture Six Spots on All-SUNYAC Women's Team
FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team was well represented with six players chosen to the All-State University of New York Athletic Conference Team, which was announced this week. The six Cardinal players are the most since a school-record seven were selected in 1998.
Freshman forward Elizabeth Radigan (Troy High School), who leads the SUNYAC in scoring with 46 points on 19 goals and eight assists, was named to the first team along with junior back Lindsay Gilbert of Clifton Park (Shenendahowa HS). Gilbert was an anchor for a Cardinals' defense that allowed 0.66 goals per game during the regular season, and she also earned all-conference honorable mention in 2005. Radigan set single-season school records for goals, assists and points scored by a rookie.
The second team is comprised of two Cardinal newcomers: freshman forward Helen Giroux (Chazy HS) and junior Kaitlin Collica (Baldwin/SUNY- Albany). Giroux ranks second on the team and third in SUNYAC scoring with 40 points (16g-8a). Collica started all 18 games on the back line for Plattsburgh.
Junior goalkeeper Kathryn Lind (Garden City HS) and midfielder Jackie Rosenberg (Islip HS) both made the third team. Lind had a 13-3-1 going into the postseason, and her eight shutouts were tied for the most in the league. Rosenberg, also a junior, controlled the field all season by setting up the forwards and keeping the ball out of the defensive zone, achieving six points in the process.
Oct. 30, 2007
Cardinals Advance in Dramatic Fashion
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The #4 seed Plattsburgh State women's soccer team advance to the State University of New York Athletic Conference Semifinals after playing #5 seed, New Paltz to a 1-1 double-overtime tie in the SUNYAC Quarterfinals this afternoon at the Soccer Complex. Plattsburgh advanced on penalty kicks (4-3) and will face #1 seed Oneonta on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hall of Fame Field in Oneonta, New York.
New Paltz was on the board first, after senior Stephanie Potts took a pass from junior Jennifer Anselmi, beat the defender and one touched the ball into the goal in the 39th minute of the game.
Plattsburgh's freshman Helen Giroux evened the score in the 48th minute when she belted a hard shot on goal that hit the post and into the back of the net. Freshman Erin Norris assisted on the play.
The Cardinals outshot the Hawks, 24-4 in the game. Both teams had five corner kick attempts. Kathryn Lind made one save for the Cardinals, while Sarah Boccard stopped 10 for the Hawks.
Sophomore Jamie Ott tallied the fourth shootout goal to help lead the Cardinals to the SUNYAC Semifinals.
Oct. 27, 2007
Thoroughbreds End Cardinals Four Game Win Streak
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team lost its regular-season finale 2-0 Saturday afternoon over visiting Skidmore in non-conference action at the Fieldhouse Complex, losing just their second game at home this season. The Cardinals drop to 14-3-1 overall heading into the State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament, which starts on Tuesday. The Thoroughbreds won their fourth straight to improve to 11-5-2.
Sophomore Jennifer Hibbard scored Skidmore's first goal in the 17th minute. Classmate Abbey Sumas assisted on the goal. Junior Rachael Sushner tallied her team-leading eighth goal of the season in the 23rd minute off a pass from senior Sarah Russell-Smith.
The Thoroughbreds had a slight 8-6 shot advantage for the game, but the Cardinals finished with a 8-2 edge in corner kicks.
Five seniors were recognized prior to the game as they made their final regular-season home appearance in a Cardinal uniform: Nicole Clark, Kelly Hopkins, Kristen Lavigne, Laura Neiswender and Meghan Sgambati.
Plattsburgh will host New Paltz in the State University of New York Athletic Conference Quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 30th at 4 p.m.
Oct. 23, 2007
Cardinals Defeat Eagles
POULTNEY, Vt. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team win their fourth game in a row by defeating Green Mountain College, 3-0 on Tuesday evening in their last regular-season contest. Plattsburgh improves to 14-2-1 overall, while the Eagles fall to 8-10.
Freshman Elizabeth Radigan scored all three of Plattsburgh's goals. The first goal was assisted by Jackie Rosenberg, while Kristen Lavigne tallied the other two.
Radigan now has 19 goals, 8 assists and 46 points--all freshman scoring records at Plattsburgh. Her 46 points are second on the all-time season chart (Rosenbaum had 55 in 2003).
Kathryn Lind made one save for the Cardinals and picked up her eighth shutout of the season. Van Hartless made three saves for the Eagles.
Plattsburgh will host New Paltz in the State University of New York Athletic Conference Quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 30th at 4 p.m.
Learn more about the Women's SUNYAC Tournament field .
Oct. 20, 2007
Cardinals Soar Over Mustangs
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Ten different players scored for the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team as the Cardinals rolled past Morrisville, 12-0 on Saturday evening at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. Plattsburgh improves to 13-2-1 overall and finished 8-2-1 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
Freshmen Helen Giroux and Elizabeth Radigan led the Cardinals as they both recorded hat tricks. Giroux also finished with three assists and Radigan added two.
Freshman Leigh Metcalf scored first in the eighth minute of the game and picked up her first collegiate goal. Radigan scored the second (8:33) and third goal (11:02); followed by Lindsey Gilbert (18:12) and Giroux (18:35). Brianna Edson then scored back-to-back goals in the 33rd and 40th minute to pick up her first two collegiate goals. Jamie Ott finished out the first half scoring at 41 minutes even.
Giroux scored less than a minute into the second half (45:58), followed by Radigan's third goal of the game in the 54th minute. Giroux's last goal was scored in the 64th minute before Meghan Sgambati scored her first goal of the season at 79:47 to close out the scoring.
Plattsburgh finished the game with a 43-1 shot advantage and a 7-1 edge in corner kicks. Sarah Novick made one save for the Cardinals and earned her first win of the year, before giving way to teammate Kathryn Lind. Katie Tiffany made 21 saves for the Mustangs.
Plattsburgh finished tied for third place in the SUNYAC with Brockport, but will be the fourth seed in the SUNYAC tournament, which begins on Tuesday, October 30th. The Cardinals will host New Paltz in the SUNYAC Quarterfinals at 1 p.m. at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex.
Next up, the Cardinals will travel to Green Mountain College on Tuesday, Oct. 23 for a 3 p.m. start.
Oct. 17, 2007
Second Half Lifts Cardinals Past the Bears
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team defeated Potsdam 4-0 on Wednesday night at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex and clinched a State University of New York Athletic Conference Tournament berth. The Cardinals improve to 12-2-1 overall and 7-2-1 in SUNYAC. The Bears fall to 7-9-1 and 2-7-1.
All of Plattsburgh's goals were scored in the second half following a slim 6-2 shot advantage for the Cardinals in the first half. Freshman Helen Giroux scored Plattsburgh's first two goals less than two minutes apart to put the Cardinals up 2-0 less than five minutes into the second stanza. Elizabeth Radigan and Leigh Metcalf assisted on the goals respectively. Radigan received a thru pass from teammate Erin Norris and scored her 13th of the season at 58:55. Senior Kelly Hopkins finished out the scoring in the 84 minute. Lindsay Gilbert assisted on the goal.
The Cardinals outshot the Bears 20-2 and had a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Kathryn Lind made one save to earn her 8th shutout of the season. Sarah Casey stopped seven shots for the Bears.
Plattsburgh will host SUNY Morrisville on Saturday, October 20th at 7 p.m.
Oct. 13, 2007
Radigan's Overtime Goal Leads Cardinals to 3-2 Win Over Buffalo State
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Elizabeth Radigan scored 52 seconds into overtime to lead the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Buffalo State on Saturday afternoon at Coyer Field. The Cardinals improve to 11-2-1 overall and 6-2-1 in SUNYAC, while the Bengals drop to 6-9 and 4-5.
Buffalo's Madeline Morosey scored the only goal of the first half in the nineteenth minute. Kristen Lavigne tied the game at 66:05, but then Kelsie Moran scored just 2:04 minutes later to put the Bengals up 2-1. Jackie Rosenberg scored her second goal of the season for the Cardinals with just over three minutes remaining in the second half to force overtime.
Buffalo State finished with an 18-15 advantage in shots, while Plattsburgh had a 4-0 edge in corner kicks.
Kathryn Lind made eight saves for the Cardinals and Meghan Jarrell stopped five for the Bengals.
The Cardinals return to conference action on Wednesday when they host Potsdam at 7 p.m.
Oct. 12, 2007
Cardinals and Blue Devils Play to Scoreless Tie
FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team played to a scoreless SUNYAC tie versus Fredonia State Friday.
The Cardinals (10-2-1, 5-2-1 SUNYAC) outshot the Blue Devils (5-6-3, 2-3-3 SUNYAC) 16-14.
The Blue Devils held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks. Kathryn Lind had five saves for Plattsburgh while Becky Scroger had nine saves for Fredonia.
Following the game, a penalty-kick shootout was held as a tiebreaker for playoff seeding if necessary. The Blue Devils won the shootout, 5-4.
The Cardinals travel to Buffalo State for a 1 p.m. game Saturday.
Oct. 11, 2007
Giroux Cashes in on Player of the Week Accolades
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State women's soccer player Helen Giroux has been named the player of the week, for the period ending Sunday, by three organizations: the State University of New York Athletic Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference Upstate and D3kicks National Team of the Week.
The freshman forward out of Chazy High School scored five times to help the Cardinals earn two home wins over conference opponents last weekend. Giroux tied a school record with four goals in a 4-0 shutout against nationally-ranked Oneonta on Saturday, snapping the Red Dragons' NCAA all-Divisions record 101-game conference unbeaten streak. A day earlier, she also was credited with the game-winning goal versus New Paltz, 2-0.
Giroux, the team's top scorer, ranks second in the SUNYAC with 27 points on 11 goals and five assists.
Oct. 6, 2007
Cardinals Snapped Red Dragons NCAA Record Streak
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team snapped nationally ranked Oneonta's 101 game conference unbeaten streak: an NCAA Record among all divisions by capturing a 4-0 victory on Saturday in a State University of New York Athletic Conference game at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. The Red Dragons are ranked 9th in the Coaches Poll and 14th in the D3kicks poll. The Cardinals improve to 10-2-0 overall and 5-2-0 in SUNYAC, while the Red Dragons drop to 11-2-0 and 6-1-0.
Freshman Helen Giroux was the highlight of the game by scoring all four goals, which ties a single-game record for most goals in a game at Plattsburgh State. Teresa Barber most recently set the record in 2006.
Oneonta outshot the Cardinals in the first half 6-2, but Plattsburgh capitalized when Giroux knocked home a rebound off an Erin Norris shot in the 34th minute.
At 48:20, Giroux tallied her second goal on a free kick from Elizabeth Radigan. The remaining goals by Giroux were scored in the same way as the first with Radigan and Peele assisting.
Plattsburgh finished with an 18-10 advantage in shots, and an 8-3 edge in corner kicks.
Kathryn Lind made seven saves for her sixth shutout of the season. For the Red Dragons, Jeannine Marra made six saves before giving way to Kayla Murphy in the 72nd minute.
The Cardinals continue conference play on Oct. 12-13th when they travel to Fredonia and Buffalo State.
Oct. 5, 2007
Plattsburgh Blanks Hawks
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Freshman Elizabeth Radigan registers three points on a goal and an assist to lead Plattsburgh to a 2-0 win on Friday over visiting New Paltz in a State University of New York Athletic Conference game. The Cardinals improve to 9-2 overall and 4-2 in SUNYAC while the Hawks fall to 4-5-3 and 2-2-2.
After a scoreless first half, freshman Helen Giroux took a thru pass from Radigan, beat her defender and tucked the shot to the bottom left corner of the goal in the 62nd minute of action. Radigan scored her team-leading eleventh tally of the season in the 84th minute on a hard shot that hit the bottom of the crossbar and into the goal area. Senior Kelly Hopkins assisted the goal.
Plattsburgh had a 17-4 advantage in shots. Both teams took just one corner kick in the game.
Kathryn Lind made three saves for her fifth shutout of the season. Sarah Bouchard stopped 11 for the Hawks.
Sept. 29, 2007
Cardinals Fall to Lakers
OSWEGO, N.Y. - Despite outshooting Oswego, 25-9 the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team lost 3-0 in a State University of New York Athletic Conference game on Saturday afternoon at Laker Field. The Cardinals drop to 8-2 overall and 3-2 in SUNYAC play, while the Lakers improve to 4-4 and 4-1.
Morgan Vrydaghs opened the scoring for Oswego State in the first half, with an assist from Julie McCloskey at 4:06.
Tricia Sullivan scored twice in the second half for Oswego. The first goal of her two goals was scored in the 50th minute and was assisted by Vrydaghs. Sullivan's second goal of the game was tallied at 77:41 and was assisted by Mary Spuhler.
Kathryn Lind made two saves for the Cardinals, while Toby Klein earned the shutout for the Lakers with three saves.
The Cardinals return to conference action on Fri. and Sat. Oct 5-6 when they host New Paltz and Oneonta.
Sept. 28, 2007
Riley Scores Game Winner For the Cardinals
CORTLAND, N.Y. - Freshman Emily Riley knocked in a rebound at 61:32 to give Plattsburgh a 2-1 victory over Cortland in State University of New York Athletic Conference action on Friday afternoon at Holloway Field. The Cardinals improve to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in SUNYAC, while the Red Dragons fall to 3-5-1 and 2-1-1.
Plattsburgh scored first when freshman Helen Giroux sent a loose ball to the back of the net in the 33rd minute. The Red Dragons tied the game just before halftime (44:25) when senior Andrea Marino sent a shot from the top of the box that entered the goal area just inside the right post.
Finally, after nearly a one hour delay due to lightning the second half got underway. Giroux took a routine shot that Cortland's goaltender was able to save, but the ball got away from her possession and Riley was able to find the open net. Giroux received the assist on the play.
Junior goalie Kathryn Lind made six saves for the Cardinals, while freshman Dayna Moneta stopped eight for the Red Dragons.
Sept. 22, 2007
Golden Eagles Snap Cardinals Win Streak
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Brockport women's soccer team scored once in each half to propel the Golden Eagles over the Cardinals, 2-0 in a State University of New York Athletic Conference game on Saturday afternoon at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. The loss ended Plattsburgh's longest win streak to begin a season as they fall to 7-1 overall and 2-1 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. The Golden Eagles remain unbeaten, improving to 8-0 and 3-0.
Both goals were scored by freshmen: the first from Abby Smith at 41:07 and the latter by Jessica Bush at 50:32. Nicole Gibaud and Meagan McGregor assisted on the goals respectively.
The Cardinals outshot the Golden Eagles, 12-7 and had a slight 4-3 edge in corner kicks.
Kathryn Lind (7-1) made two saves for the Cardinals, while Steph Kowell (8-0) stopped eight to earn her fourth shutout.
Sept. 21, 2007
Plattsburgh Continues Win Streak
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team extend their win streak to seven games by defeating the Blue Knights of Geneseo, 2-0 in a State University of New York Athletic Conference contest at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex on Friday afternoon. Plattsburgh improves to 7-0 overall and 2-0 in the conference, while the Blue Knights fall to 2-3-1 and 0-1-1.
Senior Kelly Hopkins scored her first goal of the season putting the Cardinals on the scoreboard at 38:08. Hopkins goals was assisted by teammate Kristen Lavinge. Freshman Elizabeth Radigan finished out the scoring at 69:19 off a through pass by Helen Giroux.
Kathryn Lind made four saves earning her fourth shutout of the season. Katie Clerkin stopped six for the Blue Knights.
The Cardinals held a 16-8 advantage in shots, and a 6-1 edge in corner kicks.
Plattsburgh hosts conference contender Brockport tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex.
Sept. 16, 2007
Cardinals Tamed the Wildcats, Makes School History
UTICA, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team dominated both halves and pushed by SUNYIT 7-0 on Saturday in their first conference game of the season in Utica, N.Y. The Cardinals remain undefeated (6-0 overall, 1-0 SUNYAC) while the Wildcats fall to 0-4 overall and 0-1 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. Plattsburgh set a school record by winning six consecutive games to start a season, breaking the previous mark of 5-0 set in 1995.
Plattsburgh scored two goals within the first ten minutes of the game to get an early 2-0 lead over the Wildcats. Senior midfielder, Kristen Lavigne scored first (7:30) followed by freshman forward, Elizabeth Radigan (9:25). Respectively, Meghan Sgambati and Leigh Metcalf recorded the assists.
Metcalf and Mary Bennett finished out the scoring in the first half, both tallying goals off corner kicks.
Lavigne, Radigan and Helen Giroux found the back of the net in the second half to round out the scoring for the game. Giroux also recorded an assist, as did Jacklyn Rosenberg.
The Cardinals finished with a large 31-6 advantage in shots, and a 10-1 edge in corner kicks. Kathryn Lind and Sarah Novick split time in goal combining for three saves for Plattsburgh.
The Cardinals return home for additional conference action when they host Geneseo and Brockport on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23rd at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex.
Sept. 12, 2007
Cardinals Win Fifth Straight
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State Women's soccer team won their fifth straight contest by defeating Clarkson University 1-0 in a nonconference game Wednesday evening at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex.
The lone goal scored by freshman Elizabeth Radigan took just under 70 minutes was spurred by the great defensive play from teammate Kaitlin Collica earlier in the period. The goal served up by Giroux was initially blocked by Clarkson goalie but was followed up with Radigan's header into the net.
The Cardinals outshot the Golden Knights 19-4. Plattsburgh finished with a large 9-0 margin in corner kicks.
Kathryn Lind (5-0) made three saves to earn her second shutout. Meagan Emlaw stopped six shots for Clarkson.
The Cardinals will travel to Utica for their first conference game on Saturday, September 15.
Sept. 10, 2007
Radigan Honored By SUNYAC
FREDONIA, N.Y.
- Plattsburgh State first year player, Elizabeth Radigan (Troy, NY) has been selected as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Women's Soccer Player of the Week ending September 9.
Radigan was chosen the Cardinal Classic Most Offensive Player, scoring three goals and
tallying an assist to help Plattsburgh State clinch the 2007 Cardinal Classic
Championship. The Cardinals defeated both St. Lawrence University and Smith
College by the identical 3-1 scores. Radigan has six goals and one assist on the
season, to lead the team with 13 points.
Sept. 9, 2007
Plattsburgh Wins Cardinal Classic
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team clinched the 2007 Cardinal Classic championship on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over Smith College at the PSUC Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. The Cardinals improve to 4-0 overall.
The Pioneers scored first at 29:28 off a corner kick by Caitlyn Colman-McGaw. Dayln Houser received the kick then made a touch pass to Valerie Driscoll who found the back of the net.
Plattsburgh's freshman Elizabeth Radigan responded, scoring her fifth and sixth goal of the season, to give the Cardinals a 2-1 lead at the half. Kelly Hopkins assisted on the first goal and Kristen Lavigne on the second.
Freshman Helen Giroux put the finishing touches on the game at 86:14. Radigan assisted on the play.
Kathryn Lind had two saves in the win. Lauren Bachtel stopped five shots in 45 minutes of action before giving way to Marlowe Dieckmann who finished out the game and made two saves for the Pioneers.
2007 CARDINAL CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: Offensive Most Valuable Player: Elizabeth Radigan, Plattsburgh; Defensive Most Valuable Player: Kaitlin Collica, Plattsburgh; Helen Giroux, Plattsburgh; Kristen Lavigne, Plattsburgh; Lauren Bachtel, Smith; Nicky Hynes, St. Lawrence; and Lauren Annaldo, St. Lawrence.
Sept. 8, 2007
Saints Rebound to Defeat the Pioneers
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - In the second game of the Plattsburgh State women's soccer Cardinal Classic, St. Lawrence defeated Smith College, 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex. The Saints improve to 3-1 overall. Today's game was the Pioneers season opener.
It took just about an entire half of play (41:58) before sophomore Susan Garnett sent a through pass to classmate Lauren Annaldo who beat her defender and sent a hard shot past the Smith goalkeeper.
The Saints held a 20-3 advantage in shots, but the Pioneers had the edge in corner kicks, 4-3.
Hayleigh Hochberg earned the shutout but was not called upon to make any saves. Lauren Bachtel stopped 10 for Smith.
Smith College will take on the Plattsburgh State Cardinals at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the last contest of the 2007 Cardinal Classic.
Sept. 7, 2007
Plattsburgh Tops the Saints in First Game of Cardinal Classic
CHAZY, N.Y. - Plattsburgh's Helen Giroux, former Chazy High School standout, thrilled her hometown fans with the go-ahead goal to propel Plattsburgh State to a 3-1 win over St. Lawrence University in the Cardinal Classic opener.
After a scoreless first half of play, and only nine total shots on goal, junior Lauren Sischo scored off a corner kick from Stanzi McGlynn at 62:41. Less than ten minutes later, Elizabeth Radigan evened the score off a pass from Leigh Metcalf.
At 75 minutes even, Giroux found the back of the net and took the lead for good. Emily Riley assisted on the goal. Riley scored her first collegiate goal to finish out the scoring in the 89th minute. Amy King received the assist and her first point of the season.
The Cardinals held a 14-8 advantage in shots. The Saints edged the Cardinals 8-5 in corner kicks.
Kathryn Lind (3-0) stopped three shots in the win; Hayleigh Hochberg made three saves for the Saints.
Smith College will play St. Lawrence tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the second game of the Cardinal Classic. Plattsburgh will take on Smith on Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. to finish out the Cardinal Classic.
Sep. 1, 2007
Radigan Tallies Hat Trick In Rout Over Johnson State
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Freshman Elizabeth Radigan scored three goals within seven minutes apart to tally her first collegiate hat trick on Saturday evening as the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team shutout Johnson State, 8-0 at the Cardinals Soccer Complex. The Cardinals improve to 2-0, while tonight's game was the Badgers season opener.
Seven of Plattsburgh's eight goals were scored in the first half. In addition to Radigan's three goals, Jackie Rosenberg, Helen Giroux, Jamie Ott and Mary Bennett all found the back of the net in the first half. Amanda Peele struck at 52:21 to round out the Cardinal scoring.
Kathryn Lind and Sarah Novick combined on the shutout. Emma Porrett made eight saves for the Badgers.
Plattsburgh outshot Johnson, 26-1.
Aug. 31, 2007
Cardinals Win Season Opener
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team defeated Castleton State 2-0 in their nonconference season opener on Saturday evening at the Cardinals Soccer Complex.
Kristen Lavigne (Morrisville, NY/Saranac) took a thru pass from Kelly Hopkins (Londonderry, NH/Londonderry) and was able to find the back of the net putting the Cardinals on the scoreboard at 3:48.
Cardinals stretched the lead to 2-0 midway through the second half (63:19) on a goal by freshman Helen Giroux (Chazy, NY/Chazy); her first collegiate goal. The goal was assisted by Lavigne.
Plattsburgh outshot the Spartans 22-4 and had a 8-4 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeeper Kathryn Lind made three saves in the Plattsburgh goal while Castleton's Micole Bellimer stopped eleven.
The Cardinals return to nonconference play tomorrow at 7 p.m. when they host Johnson State.
Aug. 30, 2007
Cardinals Picked 5th in SUNYAC Preseason Poll
FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team received 90 points and was predicted to finish in fifth place in the 2007 State University of New York Athletic Conference race after a vote of the league's 12 head coaches, the SUNYAC office released this week. READ SUNYAC RELEASE
The Cardinals return the bulk of their 2006 team that went 9-8-2 overall and 3-6-1 in SUNYAC for 8th place. The program missed out on the postseason for the first time since 1999.
Perennial power Oneonta is the favorite after earning seven first-place votes and 134 points. Defending SUNYAC champion Brockport was second with two first-place votes and 130 points. Cortland and Geneseo also received first-place votes.
Contact Information
For more information about Women's Soccer at Plattsburgh State, please contact:
Coach Karen Waterbury
Phone: (518) 564-4141
E-mail: karen.waterbury@plattsburgh.edu