Plattsburgh State Women's Soccer

NCAA First Round Tournament at Amherst Website

November 16, 2009

Collica Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team

TROY, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State women's soccer player Kaitlin Collica has been selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District College Division First Team for the second straight year, according to balloting by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Quebec. As the only representative from the State University of New York Athletic Conference, Collica advances to the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.

A senior defender from Baldwin High School, Collica earned second-team All-SUNYAC honors while scoring two goals and starting in all 19 of the Cardinals' games. She helped the team record six shutouts, go 3-1-1 against Top 25 teams as part of a 10-6-3 overall record, peak at No. 11 in the national rankings and qualify for its first NCAA Division III Championship tournament appearance since 1995. She has 3.83 cumulative grade-point average as a nursing major, and volunteers to help raise money for several charities.

November 14, 2009

Cardinal Women Fall to TCNJ in NCAA First Round

Amherst, Mass. - Though they fought hard through the rainy, muddy conditions, the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team failed to find solid footing against the College of New Jersey Lions and lost, 2-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Cardinals end their season with a record of 10-6-3, while TCNJ continues on with a record of 17-2-1.

TCNJ scored early in the fifth minute of play when Jillian Casey booted the ball into the side of Plattsburgh's goal unassisted off a rebound. Brittany McGinley followed up in the 32nd minute with an insurance goal for the Lions after receiving a cross from the right side from teammate Allyson Anderson.

The Lions kept the Cardinals from recording any shots during the first half, though they did post 12 of their own. Overall, TCNJ outshot Plattsburgh 25 to three. Plattsburgh posted the better shots on goal ratio however, as they forced Lion goalie Jessica Clark to make two saves while Alina Greiser grabbed six for the Cardinals.

Kristie Pageau booted two of Plattsburgh's shots, while Emily Riley took the other. Both recorded one shot on goal apiece.

Today's contest marked the second time the Cardinals have made it to the NCAA Tournament, the first time being in 1995.

PLATTW (10-6-3) vs.
TCNJWSOC (17-2-1)
Date: Nov 14, 2009 Attendance: 115
Weather: Cold, rainy, windy

Goals by period	1	2	Total
PLATTW	0	0	0
TCNJWSOC	2	0	2

Shots by period	1	2	Total
PLATTW	0	3	3
TCNJWSOC	12	13	25

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
PLATTW	3	0	3
TCNJWSOC	1	2	3

Saves by period	1	2	Total
PLATTW	2	4	6
TCNJWSOC	0	2	2

Fouls	1	2	Total
PLATTW	6	6	12
TCNJWSOC	6	3	9

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	4:12	TCNJWSOC	Jillian Casey	(unassisted)	Side netting off rebound
2.	32:41	TCNJWSOC	Brittany McGinley	Allyson Anderson	Cross from right, one-timer

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Scorer: Justin Long;
Offsides: PLATTW 0, TCNJWSOC 1.

*NCAA Championship First Round

November 12, 2009

Women's Soccer Travels to NCAA Tournament Saturday

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Here are some game notes for Plattsburgh State's NCAA Division III women's soccer first round game versus the College of New Jersey at Amherst College in Amherst Mass.... THIS WEEK: Plattsburgh State takes on the College of New Jersey out of the New Jersey Athletic Conference in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship. Game time is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hitchcock Field on the campus of Amherst College. Ticket prices range from $2-6 and free for children under 2.

TEAM RECORDS: How the Cardinals have fared in 2009…
Overall: 10-5-3 (.639)
Conference: 3-4-2 (.444)/7th Place in SUNYAC
Home: 6-1-1 (.813)
Away: 3-4-2 (.444)
Neutral: 1-0-0 (1.000)
Overtime: 1-0-3 (.625)
vs. Ranked Opponents: 3-1-1 (.700)

HEAD COACH KAREN WATERBURY: The Plattsburgh State ’87 graduate is in her 20th season on the Plattsburgh sideline, compiling a school record of 244-119-25 (.661). The winningest coach in school history, she has twice been named a coach of the year by two different affiliations: the State University of New York Athletic Conference in 1998 and the New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association in 1995.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: While Plattsburgh earned an at-large entry to the tournament, TCNJ earned an automatic bid. The Lions defeated Richard Stockton on penalty kicks, 7-6, after remaining in a 0-0 deadlock after two overtimes during the NJAC Tournament Championship game.

TALE OF THE TAPE: A brief look at how the teams compare statistically (per game averages) in 2009:
GF GA SM Shots Corners Saves ShO
Cards: 1.75 0.96 +14 16.94 4.78 4.22 .333
Lions: 2.95 0.32 +52 12.74 7.37 1.79 .632

CARDINALS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT: This signals the program’s second appearance in the Big Dance…
Year Round Opponent Score
1995 First Williams T, 1-1 (4ot)

GOAL KICKS: Plattsburgh has 332 wins since 1980 and is facing TCNJ for the first time in program history…is 0-0-1 in one previous NCAA tournament appearance…Kaitlin Collica named Second Team All-SUNYAC, Emily Riley earned Third Team All-SUNYAC.

LEADERS: Goals--TCNJ Casey Caruso, 10 and PLAT Liz Radigan, 7; Assists--TCNJ Briann McDonough & Nikki Migliori, 7 and PLAT Helen Giroux, 4; Points--TCNJ Caruso, 23 and Giroux, 16; Goalies--TCNJ Jessica Clarke, 16-2-1, 0.32 GAA, 31 Saves, 1676 MP; PLAT Ricci Celia, 4-3-2, 0.99, 35, 820.

November 5, 2009Collica, Riley Earn All-SUNYAC HonorsFREDONIA, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State women's soccer players Kaitlin Collica and Emily Riley were both honored by the State University of New York Athletic Conference with all-conference honors. Collica picked up her third-straight All-SUNYAC Second Team accolade, while Riley earned All-SUNYAC Third Team laurels. Riley received First Team honors a year ago.Collica, a senior defensive player from Baldwin, N.Y., tied Riley with a team-high two goals during conference play this season. She was also named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Upstate Defensive Player of the week for the week of September 22 and was named to the 2009 RPI Classic All-Tournament team.A junior midfielder from Massena, N.Y., Riley led the team in scoring during conference play. She posted two goals, including the game-winner against Geneseo, and one assist and was also named All-Tournament at the 2009 RPI Classic. For the year, Riley was third on the team in scoring with four goals and two assists.The Cardinals wrapped up their season with a record of 10-5-3, 3-4-2 in the SUNYAC.

October 28, 2009Radigan Nets Three Goals in Season Finale Win Over NorwichNORTHFIELD, Vt. - Plattsburgh State junior Liz Radigan netted three goals for the Cardinal women's soccer team to help the team finish their season with a 4-2 victory over the Norwich Cadets. Plattsburgh ends their 2009 campaign with an overall record of 10-5-3, while Norwich falls to 8-9-1 for the season.Radigan's three goals stand as a season-high for the forward and tie her career-high, a mark she has hit five times now.Kristie Pageau opened the game for the Cardinals early with a goal in the seventh minute. Pageau received a cross from Lindsey Keyser in the right hand corner and shot it into the goal from close range. Radigan followed up three minutes later with her first goal of the day off a penalty kick.The Cadets finally answered back with a goal of their own at the 31:34 mark when Brittany Casey tapped teammate Nikki Szczepanski's shot into the back of the net. Casey scored Norwich's other goal unassisted during the 58th minute off a corner kick from the right side.Radigan recorded her final two goals during the 44th and 89th minute of play for the Cardinals. Her second goal resulted after a shot from fellow Cardinal Danielle Wiemer was saved but fell loose. Radigan championed the opportunity and placed the ball easily into an open net. Meanwhile, Radigan's third goal came unassisted after she managed to scramble past a diving Norwich goalkeeper.All in all, Megan Rivage led Plattsburgh with eight shots, six on goal, while Pageau and Radigan each recorded five shots apiece, all on goal. For Norwich, Casey led the team with six shots, three on goal. Fellow Cadets Szczepanski, Ashley Sanford, and Mikella Connery racked up a shot each.In goal, current Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Upstate Defensive Player of the Week Alina Greiser earned the win for the Cardinals. Greiser made one save and allowed two goals while standing guard between the pipes. Nicki Hunsicker nabbed an impressive 18 saves during the contest for Norwich.Plattsburgh outshot the Cadets 36-9 and made five corner kicks to their opponents two.SUNY Plattsburgh (10-5-3) vs.
NORWICH CADETS (8-9-1)
Date: Oct 28, 2009 Attendance: 45
Weather: Cool and rainy.

Goals by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	3	1	4
NORWICH CADETS	1	1	2

Shots by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	19	17	36
NORWICH CADETS	6	3	9

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	2	3	5
NORWICH CADETS	1	1	2

Saves by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	1	2
NORWICH CADETS	10	8	18

Fouls	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	9	5	14
NORWICH CADETS	7	3	10

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	7:34	PLATTW	Kristie Pageau (2)	Lindsey Keyser	Cross from right corner, shot from close range
2.	10:10	PLATTW	Liz Radigan (5)	Penalty kick
3.	31:34	NORW	Brittany Casey (9)	Nikki Szczepanski	knocked by casey off a shot by 5
4.	44:33	PLATTW	Liz Radigan (6)	Danielle Wiemer	shot off save into open net
5.	58:01	NORW	Brittany Casey (10)	(unassisted)	scored on corner kick from RS
6.	89:38	PLATTW	Liz Radigan (7)	(unassisted)	off scrable past a diving hunsicker.

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

NORW

Nikki Szczepanski

Yellow card

35:02

Officials: Referee: Frank Martel; Asst. Referee: Robert Richardson; Steve Skilton; Timekeeper: Joshua Cabrera; Scorer: Christian Anderson;
Offsides: SUNY Plattsburgh 1, NORWICH CADETS 0.

October 28, 2009Greiser Earns ECAC Weekly HonorCENTERVILLE, Mass. - Plattsburgh State women's soccer freshman goalkeeper Alina Greiser has earned her first Eastern College Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor for the NCAA Division III Upstate region. Greiser returned to action last week for the Cardinals after being sidelined with an injury and went 1-0-1 against nationally-ranked opponents.She made 12 saves, including seven in overtime to help the Cardinals tie No. 20 Middlebury. She racked up eight saves to clinch a 2-1 victory for Plattsburgh over No. 19 Ithaca.For the year, Greiser leads the team with an .861 save percentage, is second with 31 saves and has started all seven games played.Greiser is the second Cardinal this season to receive the weekly honor from the ECAC. Defensive player Kaitlin Collica was the ECAC Division III Upstate Defensive Player of the Week on September 22.The Cardinals will close out their 2009 campaign tonight, October 28, when they travel to Norwich, Vt. to take on the Norwich Cadets. The action is set to begin at 3 p.m.

October 24, 2009Cardinals Bomb Ithaca at HomePLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Despite the cold, rainy conditions, the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team prevailed victorious over the visiting Ithaca Bombers, 2-1. The Cardinals rise to 9-5-3- on the year, 2-1-1 against ranked opponents, while the No. 19 Bombers fall to 11-4 for the season.Helen Giroux was credited with both of Plattsburgh's goals during the contest. Her first came during the 18th minute of play when her shot deflected off an Ithaca defender into the right side of the net. Later, she knocked in the game-winner, unassisted, at the 87:55 mark by beating the keeper to the left side of the goal after taking control of the ball after it deflected off another Ithaca defender in front of the box.Winnie Adrien recorded the Bombers' lone goal of the game when she received a straight pass from Emily Mogk from just to left of the goal during the 60th minute.Overall, Ithaca led the day with 12 shots to Plattsburgh's eight, while the Cardinals tallied six corner kicks to the Bombers three.Alina Greiser started in goal for the Cardinals and recorded eight saves. Giroux topped the team with three shots and Olivia Hopeck was second with two.For Ithaca, Jessica Platt made two saves during her 90 minutes at keeper and Adrien racked up four shots on the day.It was also senior day for Plattsburgh, who honored senior defensive players Shannon Neville and Kaitlin Collica before the game.The Cardinals will close out their 2009 campaign next Wednesday, October 28, when they travel to Norwich, Vt. to take on the Norwich Cadets. The action is set to begin at 3 p.m.Ithaca (11-4-0) vs.
SUNY Plattsburgh (9-5-3)
Date: Oct 24, 2009 Attendance: 100
Weather: Rain, 48 degrees, Wind S at 10 mph

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Ithaca	0	1	1
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	1	2

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Ithaca	5	7	12
SUNY Plattsburgh	2	6	8

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Ithaca	1	2	3
SUNY Plattsburgh	2	4	6

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Ithaca	0	2	2
SUNY Plattsburgh	4	4	8

Fouls	1	2	Total
Ithaca	2	5	7
SUNY Plattsburgh	6	2	8

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	18:06	PLATTW	Helen Giroux (5)	(unassisted)	scramble in front, ball went in on right side
2.	60:19	IC	Winnie ADRIEN (2)	Emily MOGK	straight on off pass from left side of box
3.	87:55	PLATTW	Helen Giroux (6)	(unassisted)	off defender in front, beat keeper left side

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Barry Norton; Asst. Referee: Randy Lozier; Steve Tolosky; Timekeeper: Nick Krukowski; Scorer: Matt Rosenberg;
Offsides: Ithaca 0, SUNY Plattsburgh 0.

October 22, 2009Women's Soccer Ties Middlebury On the RoadMIDDLEBURY, Vt. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team came to play against the nationally-ranked No. 20 Middlebury Panthers and fought hard through 90 minutes of regulation competition and 20 minutes of overtime to emerge tied, 1-1. The Cardinals now hold an 8-5-3 regular season record, while the Panthers move to 8-1-2.Middlebury struck first, scoring their goal during the 32nd minute of play. A corner kick from Kristen Lundquist was skipped by Amy Schlueter to Hannah Newman, whose header hit the crossbar. Madding was there to gather the rebound and find the back of the net to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead.The Cardinals tied the game in the 68th minute, as Danielle Wiemer scored her first of the season after a flurry of action in the goal area. The Cardinals kept up the pressure, as Middlebury keeper Lauryn Torch made a diving save on a shot from Plattsburgh's Lindsey Keyser just minutes later to keep the game in a 1-1 tie.In goal for the Cardinals, Alina Greiser racked up a season-high 12 saves. All in all, Plattsburgh recorded 15 shots to Middlebury's 32. Liz Radigan led the Cardinals with four shots and Helen Giroux added three of her own to the mix.For Middlebury, Torch nabbed eight saves during the contest and Drew Smith posted a game-high nine shots. The Panthers out did the Cardinals with 20 fouls to nine and seven corner kicks to four.Up next for Plattsburgh, the Cardinals will celebrate Senior Day and close out their regular season at home on Saturday, October 24, against No. 19 Ithaca. The game is set to start at noon.SUNY Plattsburgh (8-5-3) vs.
Middlebury (8-1-2)
Date: Oct 22, 2009 Attendance: 105

Goals by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	0	1	0	0	1
Middlebury	1	0	0	0	1

Shots by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	4	10	1	0	15
Middlebury	9	10	3	10	32

Corner kicks	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	3	0	0	4
Middlebury	4	2	0	1	7

Saves by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	3	2	3	4	12
Middlebury	2	6	0	0	8

Fouls	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	3	4	2	0	9
Middlebury	10	9	1	0	20

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	32:21	MIDWS	Rachel Madding	Hannah Newman
2.	68:07	PLATTW	Danielle Wiemer	(unassisted)

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials:
Offsides: SUNY Plattsburgh 1, Middlebury 1.

October 17, 2009Cardinal Women Bedeviled in FredoniaFREDONIA, N.Y. - After taking a quick 1-0 lead five minutes into the first half, the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team looked confident entering halftime against the hosting Fredonia Blue Devils. Unfortunately, the Cardinals saw their lead become a deficit after Fredonia scored twice in the second half and took the game, 2-1.Fredonia now ties Oneonta to lead the State University of New York Athletic Conference with a record of 6-1-0. The Blue Devils stand at 11-4-1 overall. Plattsburgh drops to 3-4-2 in the conference, 8-5-2 for the season. The game marks the final regular season SUNYAC game for the Cardinals, who will have to wait and see how the rest of the conference wraps up next week to determine if they will receive a berth to the conference tournament.Megan Rivage scored the lone goal of the game for Plattsburgh at the 5:37 mark after receiving a pass from teammate Helen Giroux. It was Rivage's first goal of the season.Melissa Cummiskey stood all alone entering the box during the 64th minute and placed her shot into the upper corner of the goal to score Fredonia's first point of the afternoon. She was assisted on the play by Michelle Diraimo. Just over five minutes later, Reilly Condidorio knocked in her 10th goal of the season, unassisted, on a shot from outside the 18.Lindsey Keyser and Kristie Pageau led the Cardinals with two shots apiece. Meanwhile, Lianne Foley earned her second start of the season in goal and recorded seven saves.Condidorio topped the Blue Devils with shots, followed by Lauren Heilweil and Cummiskey who posted two each. Meaghan Meszaros picked up the in win at keeper for Fredonia, along with eight saves.Up next for Plattsburgh, the Cardinals travel to Middlebury, Vt. to take on the Middlebury Panthers on Thursday, October 22, at 3:30 p.m.SUNY Plattsburgh (8-5-2, 3-4-2 SUNYAC) vs.
Fredonia State (11-4-1, 6-1-0 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 17, 2009 Attendance: 163
Weather: Cloudy

Goals by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	0	1
Fredonia State	0	2	2

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	2	6	8
Fredonia State	3	0	3

Saves by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	4	3	7
Fredonia State	3	5	8

Fouls	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	7	5	12
Fredonia State	3	7	10

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	5:37	PLATTW	Megan Rivage (1)	Helen Giroux
2.	64:04	FREDW09	Melissa Cummiskey (6)	Michelle Diraimo	all alone coming into the box, shot in upper corner
3.	69:57	FREDW09	Reilly Condidorio (10)	(unassisted)	shot from outside the 18 and goal by Condidorio

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: German Lesmes; Asst. Referee: John Kramer; Miroslav Sako;
Offsides: SUNY Plattsburgh 1, Fredonia State 1.

October 16, 2009Bengals Take a Bite out of the Cardinals on the RoadBUFFALO, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss to State University of New York Athletic Conference opponent Buffalo State in Buffalo, N.Y. The Cardinals fell 0-3 after outshooting their host 19-7.Plattsburgh falls to 8-4-2 on the year, 3-3-2 in the SUNYAC, while Buffalo State now stands at 5-3-5 for the season, 3-2-1 in conference play.The Bengals scored their first goal during the 16th minute when Barb Kiliszek took a long shot from the 18 and scored, unassisted. Amanda Sauer knocked in the next goal for Buffalo State during the 57th minute. After a shot by Kristina Boberskyj was deflected off a Cardinal defender, Sauer succeeded in placing it in the back of the net.Leigh Krzyzanowski recorded the last goal of the game for the Bengals. Krzyzanowski booted in the breakaway goal at the 69:30 mark, having received the ball from teammate Courtney Hilliker.Olivia Hopeck, Kaitlin Collica, Danielle Wiemer, Emily Riley, Helen Giroux, and Megan Rivage all recorded a shot each for Plattsburgh. Meanwhile, Ricci Celia spent all 90 minutes between the pipes for the Cardinals, racking up three saves during the contest.For Buffalo State, Kiliszek topped the team with three shots, followed by Krzyzanowski with two. Bengal goalkeeper Meghan Jarrell was able to scoop up all six shots on goal by the Cardinals. Virginia Porten split time with Jarrell in goal, guarding the net for the Begals for just under seven minutes during the game.The Cardinals finish up their regular season SUNYAC schedule at Fredonia tomorrow, October 17, at 1 p.m.SUNY Plattsburgh (8-4-2/3-4-2 SUNYAC) vs.
Buffalo State (5-3-5/3-2-1 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 16, 2009 Attendance: 306

Goals by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	0	0	0
Buffalo State	1	2	3

Shots by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	9	10	19
Buffalo State	3	4	7

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	0	1
Buffalo State	0	1	1

Saves by period	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	2	3
Buffalo State	3	3	6

Fouls	1	2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	4	7	11
Buffalo State	6	12	18

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	16:17	BUFW	Barb Kiliszek	(unassisted)	long shot from the 18 yard box
2.	57:29	BUFW	Amanda Sauer	Kristina Boberskyj	shot deflected in off defender and in
3.	69:30	BUFW	Leigh Krzyzanowski	Courtney Hilliker	lead pass led to bread away goal

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

PLATTW

#28

Helen Giroux

Yellow card

66:01

Officials:
Offsides: SUNY Plattsburgh 1, Buffalo State 3.

October 10, 2009Foley Earns First Win in Goal Against New PaltzPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Freshman goalkeeper Lianne Foley earned her first collegiate shutout when the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team defeated the New Paltz Hawks 1-0 at home. Foley picked up one save during her first start as a Cardinal.Plattsburgh's record now stands at 8-3-2 for the year, 3-2-2 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. New Paltz falls to 4-7-3 overall, 1-5-1 in conference play.Ashley McKenelley recorded her second goal of the season for Plattsburgh when she received a pass into the box from Emily Riley and flicked the ball back into the left-hand corner of the net with her head during the 38th minute.The Cardinals outshot the Hawks 14-2 during the contest, with 10 of those shots coming in the first half. Lindsey Keyser and Liz Radigan led Plattsburgh with three shots apiece, two each being on goal.Plattsburgh returns to action next Friday, October 16, in Buffalo where the team will take on SUNYAC foe Buffalo State in a 3 p.m. match-up.New Paltz (4-7-3, 1-5-1 SUNYAC) vs.
SUNY Plattsburgh (8-3-2, 3-2-2 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 10, 2009 Attendance: 153
Weather: Cold, cloudy

Goals by period	1	2	Total
New Paltz	0	0	0
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	0	1

Shots by period	1	2	Total
New Paltz	1	1	2
SUNY Plattsburgh	10	4	14

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
New Paltz	1	1	2
SUNY Plattsburgh	4	2	6

Saves by period	1	2	Total
New Paltz	3	2	5
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	0	1

Fouls	1	2	Total
New Paltz	2	6	8
SUNY Plattsburgh	3	2	5

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	38:35	PLATTW	Ashley McKenelley (2)	Emily Riley	pass into the box from rt side, flick header into bottom lft. corner

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Jamie LaBarge; Asst. Referee: Barry Norton; Tom Kowalowski; Timekeeper: Patrick Stewart; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: New Paltz 1, SUNY Plattsburgh 1.

October 9, 2009Red Dragons Best Cardinal Women at Home
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - A few missteps by the Cardinals in the first minute of the Plattsburgh State women's soccer game against State University of New York Athletic Conference foe Oneonta may have allowed the Red Dragons to score, but the game was nonetheless hard fought throughout. Unfortunately, Oneonta's Kayla Brantmeyer's shot to the back of the net 47 seconds into the first half ended up being enough to secure a 1-0 victory for the Red Dragons.The Cardinals fall to 7-3-2 on the year, 2-2-2 in the SUNYAC. Meanwhile, the Red Dragon move up to 8-2-2 for the season, 5-1-0 in the conference.Overall, the two teams stood toe to toe with each taking three corner kicks apiece and Plattsburgh racking up seven shots to the Red Dragons' six.Ricci Celia stood between the pipes the entire contest for Plattsburgh and recorded three saves, while Jamie Chyat picked up one save for Oneonta during her 90 minutes spent at keeper.Renee Egan and Kristie Pageau led the Cardinals with two shots each. Brantmeyer did the same for Oneonta with two shots as well.The Cardinals look to redeem themselves tomorrow when they take on New Paltz at home at 1 p.m. in their final home conference game of the season.Oneonta (8-2-2, 5-1-0 SUNYAC) vs.
SUNY Plattsburgh (7-3-2, 2-2-2 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 09, 2009 Attendance: 167
Weather: Cloudy, on & off drizzle

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Oneonta	1	0	1
SUNY Plattsburgh	0	0	0

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Oneonta	3	3	6
SUNY Plattsburgh	4	3	7

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Oneonta	1	2	3
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	2	3

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Oneonta	1	0	1
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	2	3

Fouls	1	2	Total
Oneonta	3	5	8
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	3	4

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	0:47	ONEWS	Kayla Brantmeyer (4)	(unassisted)	straight on off the tips of goalie's fingers

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Pete Jacques; Asst. Referee: Tom Lacey; Randy Lozier; Timekeeper: Patrick Stewart; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: Oneonta 1, SUNY Plattsburgh 0.

October 3, 2009Cardinal Women Tie Cortland on the RoadCORTLAND, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team fought hard for 110 minutes of play, but only managed to tie State University of New York Athletic Conference opponent Cortland, 1-1. The Cardinals, ranked No. 17, now hold a season record of 7-2-2, 2-1-2 in the SUNYAC, while the Red Dragons stand at 8-1-1 overall, 2-0-1 in conference play.After a scoreless first half, Plattsburgh knocked in the first goal of the game just under five minutes into the second. Kristie Pageau booted the ball just inside the right post after a forcing a turnover. Pageau's goal was unassisted and required her to dodge to two Red Dragon defenders.Cortland answered back in the 77th minute when Laura Boucher received a high cross from Bridgette DeSantis and headed in past the left post.The Red Dragons technically won the contest after scoring five penalty kicks to Plattsburgh's four after the second overtime, but the game is officially ruled a tie in the record books.Pageau led Plattsburgh with nine shots, while Ricci Celia guarded the goal for Plattsburgh throughout the entire game. Celia and Cortland goalie Pam Monnier both recorded five saves and allowed a goal each.Overall, the Cardinals outshot Cortland 21-7 and took six corner kicks to Cortland's two.Plattsburgh returns home next Friday to host SUNYAC opponent Oneonta in a 4 p.m. match-up.SUNY Plattsburgh (7-2-2, 2-1-2 SUNYAC) vs.
SUNY Cortland (8-1-1, 2-0-1 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 03, 2009 Attendance: 228
Weather: Mostly sunny

Goals by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	0	1	0	0	1
SUNY Cortland	0	1	0	0	1

Shots by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	5	8	4	4	21
SUNY Cortland	2	4	1	0	7

Corner kicks	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	2	3	1	0	6
SUNY Cortland	1	1	0	0	2

Saves by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	1	3	1	0	5
SUNY Cortland	1	3	1	0	5

Fouls	1	2	OT	O2	Total
SUNY Plattsburgh	3	5	0	0	8
SUNY Cortland	4	6	3	3	16

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	49:43	PLATTW	Kristie Pageau (1)	(unassisted)	Inside rt post after TO, beat 2 Def
2.	77:39	CORTLAND	Laura Boucher (1)	Bridgette DeSantis	Header off left post, cross fr. left

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Terry Davis; Asst. Referee: Warren Musselman; Seth Azumah; Timekeeper: Joe; Scorer: Dan/Brandon;
Offsides: SUNY Plattsburgh 4, SUNY Cortland 3. Cortland wins penalty kick tiebreaker, 5-4

October 2, 2009No. 17 Plattsburgh Women Fall to OswegoOSWEGO, N.Y. - The nationally-ranked No. 17 Plattsburgh State women's soccer team were shutout by State University of New York Athletic Conference foe Oswego 1-0. It is only the second time this season the Cardinals have recorded a loss and the first time they have fallen in conference play. Plattsburgh now stands at 7-2-1 overall, 2-1-1 in the SUNYAC. The Lakers rise to 5-5 for the season, 1-1 in the conference.Oswego's Michelle Bateman scored the lone goal of the game during the 20th minute of play. Bateman received a cross from teammate Tricia Sullivan through the penalty box from the right side and placed the ball neatly into the left corner of the goal.Ricci Celia played all 90 minutes between the pipes for Plattsburgh and racked up two saves. Offensively, Liz Radigan led the Cardinals with seven shots, four on goal. All together, the team outshot the Lakers 23-5, forcing Oswego's goalie, Christina Fergosi, to make 15 saves.The Cardinals finish up their weekend SUNYAC road trip tomorrow when they take on the Red Dragons of Cortland at 1 p.m.Plattsburgh State (7-2-1, 2-1-1 SUNYAC) vs.
Oswego State (5-5-0, 1-1-0 SUNYAC)
Date: Oct 02, 2009 Attendance: 39
Weather: Breezy and rain

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	0	0	0
Oswego State	1	0	1

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	11	12	23
Oswego State	4	1	5

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	0	4	4
Oswego State	3	1	4

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	2	0	2
Oswego State	6	9	15

Fouls	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	4	3	7
Oswego State	4	5	9

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	20:04	OSWW	Michelle Bateman (12)	Tricia Sullivan	cross through the penalty box from the right side to left corner

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

OSWW

#15

Brooke Sherman

Yellow card

57:49

Officials: Referee: Doug Saber; Asst. Referee: Devin Regan; Rick Allfeld; Timekeeper: Gary Ayd; Scorer: Geoff Sawyer;
Offsides: Plattsburgh State 1, Oswego State 0.

September 26, 2009Overtime Goal Lifts Plattsburgh by Geneseo, 1-0

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Plattsburgh State women’s soccer team grinded out their second State University of New York Athletic conference win against a strong Geneseo Blue Knights squad. For the second-straight game the Cardinals took their opponent into overtime, but this time walked away with a win.Plattsburgh now holds a season record of 7-1-1, 2-0-1 in the SUNYAC. Meanwhile, Geneseo falls to 5-3-1 for the year, 0-2-1 in conference play.

Despite Geneseo dominating statistically, the Cardinals scored the only goal of the game with 12 seconds to go in the first overtime. Freshmen forward Kristin Pageau broke away from a Geneseo defender and crossed the ball to Emily Riley, who struck a shot past a diving goaltender for her fourth goal of the season.

Geneseo took 11 shots on goal compared to Plattsburgh’s five. The Blue Knights controlled the ball for most of the second half and took seven more corner kicks than the Cardinals, eight total.

Freshmen goalies Alina Greiser and Ricci Celia combined for Plattsburgh’s fifth shutout of the season. In the 52nd minute, Greiser left the game after falling on her back while catching a corner kick by Geneseo forward Jane Matejcik. Ricci Celia came in for Gresier and played 47 solid minutes, improving her record to 4-0-1.

The nationally-ranked No. 11 Cardinals will travel to Oswego to take on the 4-4 Oswego State Lakers on Friday, October 2, at 4 p.m.Geneseo (5-3-1, 0-2-1 SUNYAC) vs.
Plattsburgh State (7-1-1, 2-0-1 SUNYAC)
Date: Sep 26, 2009 Attendance: 253
Weather: Sunny, Breezy, Cool

Goals by period	1	2	OT	Total
Geneseo	0	0	0	0
Plattsburgh State	0	0	1	1

Shots by period	1	2	OT	Total
Geneseo	2	8	1	11
Plattsburgh State	2	2	1	5

Corner kicks	1	2	OT	Total
Geneseo	1	7	0	8
Plattsburgh State	1	0	0	1

Saves by period	1	2	OT	Total
Geneseo	1	1	0	2
Plattsburgh State	0	5	1	6

Fouls	1	2	OT	Total
Geneseo	4	6	1	11
Plattsburgh State	5	4	2	11

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	99:48	PLATTW	Emily Riley (4)	Kristie Pageau	head on, goalie at the top of the box

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Jamie LaBarge; Asst. Referee: John Cardoza; Marty Ford; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: Geneseo 1, Plattsburgh State 0.

September 25, 2009Cardinals Battle Brockport to a TiePLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - In its State University of New York Athletic Conference home opener, the nationally-ranked No. 11 Plattsburgh State women's soccer team battled it out against the Golden Eagles of Brockport but walked away with its first tie of the season, 1-1. Both goals came early in the first half, resulting in over 90 scoreless, but nonetheless action-packed, minutes of play to close out the contest.The Cardinals came out slow in the first few minutes, but quickly jumped into gear after Kaitlin Collica netted her second goal of the season, unassisted, in the 12th minute. Collica gained control of the loose ball that resulted after a free kick by teammate Helen Giroux.Brockport answered back four minutes later when Jessica VanAllen drilled a penalty kick into the lower left-hand corner of the goal, just out of reach of Plattsburgh's keeper, Ricci Celia.Plattsburgh pushed hard and dominated the field for much of the game, but missed by inches when two different shots hit the crossbar. The Cardinals saw two more shots denied during overtime play when Brockport's 5-10 goalie, Erin Asquith, tipped them over top of the goal.The Cardinals out-shot the Golden Eagles 19-11 overall, with 11 of their shots coming in the first half. Plattsburgh also took eight corner kicks to Brockport's three. Asquith made nine saves in goal for Brockport, while Celia recorded five for the Cardinals.Plattsburgh now stands at 6-1-1 for the year, 1-0-1 in the SUNYAC. Meanwhile Brockport's record moves to 4-1-2 on the season, 1-0-1 in conference play.The Cardinals suit up again tomorrow for a 1 p.m. start against visiting Geneseo. The Blue Knights also tied this evening. Their game against Potsdam finished scoreless, 0-0.Brockport (4-1-2, 1-0-1 SUNYAC) vs.
Plattsburgh State (6-1-1, 1-0-1 SUNYAC)
Date: Sep 25, 2009 Attendance: 247
Weather: Cool, sunny

Goals by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
Brockport	1	0	0	0	1
Plattsburgh State	1	0	0	0	1

Shots by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
Brockport	5	4	2	0	11
Plattsburgh State	11	4	1	3	19

Corner kicks	1	2	OT	O2	Total
Brockport	3	0	0	0	3
Plattsburgh State	3	1	0	4	8

Saves by period	1	2	OT	O2	Total
Brockport	4	2	1	2	9
Plattsburgh State	2	2	1	0	5

Fouls	1	2	OT	O2	Total
Brockport	5	5	0	2	12
Plattsburgh State	4	2	1	0	7

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	12:11	PLATTW	Kaitlin Collica (2)	(unassisted)
2.	16:27	BROCKWS	Jessica VanAllen (4)	Penalty kick

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Tom Kowalowski; Asst. Referee: Peter Jacques; Tom Lacey; Timekeeper: Taylor Carlic; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: Brockport 3, Plattsburgh State 0.

September 23, 2009No. 3 Ephs Best No. 11 Cardinals in Battle of Nationally Ranked TeamsWILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - The visiting Plattsburgh State women's soccer team proved its mettle among the nation's best on Wednesday, but host Williams was up to the task in dealing the Cardinals their first loss of the season, 3-0. The Cardinals, who are ranked No. 11 by D3soccer.com and No. 17 in the NSCAA coaches' poll, fall to 6-1 while the third-ranked Ephs improve to 6-0.Annelise Snyder paced Williams with two goals in the second half and an assist. Sara Wild gave the Ephs all the offense they would need in the 11th minute, curling a free kick into the top-left corner after Bret Eisenhart was fouled just outside the 18-yard box.In the 22nd minute of play, Plattsburgh nearly knotted the game 1-1 when Helen Giroux took a free kick after a foul that nailed the cross bar.The Cardinals had 12 shots for the game and pushed a stingy defense that has given up one goal all season. Their play impressed Williams head coach Michelyne Pinard."Our back three has not been tested a ton. (Plattsburgh) team is capable of attacking effectively," she said. "This was the first time we have seen a really high pressure situation, and when we're playing a team that is that good...", you have to be calm.Williams' Sachi Siegelman preserved the shutout in the final minute of play, when Plattsburgh's Erin Norris had an open look from beyond the 18-yard box. Norris ripped the ball to goal, and Siegelman headed out the ball that would have scored otherwise.Plattsburgh starting goalkeeper Alina Greiser made one save and Ricci Celia played the final 58 minutes while stopping seven shots.For Williams, Julia Schreiber and Lauren Sinnenberg combined for three saves to record the team shutout.Plattsburgh State (6-1) vs.
Williams (6-0)
Date: Sep 23, 2009 Attendance: 67
Weather: Overcast, 72

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	0	0	0
Williams	1	2	3

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	5	7	12
Williams	8	20	28

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	1	1	2
Williams	2	1	3

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	2	6	8
Williams	1	2	3

Fouls	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	6	6	12
Williams	9	7	16

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	10:09	WILW09	Sara Wild	(unassisted)
2.	75:28	WILW09	Samantha Vilboa	Annelise Snyder
3.	87:30	WILW09	Annelise Snyder	Sarah Walmsley; Samantha Vilboa

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

PLATTW

Kaitlin Graeb

Yellow card

79:09

Officials:
Offsides: Plattsburgh State 0, Williams 2.

September 22, 2009Collica Earns Regional Weekly HonorCENTERVILLE, Mass. - Kaitlin Collica, a senior defender on the nationally ranked-No. 11 Plattsburgh State women's soccer team, has been named the Eastern College Athletic Conference NCAA Division Upstate Defensive Player of the Week for the week of September 21.A Baldwin, N.Y. native, Colllica was instrumental in helping the Cardinals' defense limit opponents to only three shots on goal during a 2-0 week. She also scored her first goal of the season in Plattsburgh's 5-0 win over State University of New York Athletic Conference and North Country foe Potsdam last Saturday.Plattsburgh travels to Williamstown, Mass. tomorrow, September 23, to take on the No. 3 Williams College Ephs at 4:30 p.m.

September 22, 2009Cardinal Women Continue to Climb in the PollsPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team, under the direction of head coach Karen Waterbury, have moved up one spot on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Division III National Poll to No. 17 and made a huge leap from No. 16 to No. 11 on the D3soccer.com Top-25 poll. The Cardinals hold a season record of 6-0 with four shutouts.State University of New York Athletic Conference opponents Cortland and Oneonta received votes but failed to break into the rankings on the D3soccer.com poll. The Red Dragons of Cortland also received votes from the NSCAA.Plattsburgh opened its SUNYAC schedule last Saturday with a 5-0 win over Potsdam.Tomorrow, September 23, Plattsburgh travels to Williamstown, Mass. to take on the Williams College Ephs at 4:30 p.m. The Ephs, 4-0 overall, are ranked No. 3 by both the NSCAA and D3soccer.com.

September 19, 2009Women's Soccer Blanks Potsdam; Win Sixth-StraightPOTSDAM, N.Y. - The nationally-ranked No. 16 Plattsburgh State women's soccer team kept its own win-streak alive while bringing an end to State University of New York Athletic Conference foe Potsdam's. The Cardinals up-ended the Bears 5-0 to bring their season record to 6-0, 1-0 in the SUNYAC. The Bears fall to 5-1 on the year.In goal, freshman keeper Ricci Celia picked up her third shut out and third win of her career after stopping two shots. Sarah Casey earned the loss for Potsdam while recording three saves and allowing three goals. Lisa Bates took over goalie duties in the second half for the Bears, collecting two saves and allowing as many goals.Helen Giroux bookended the game for the Cardinals scoring her first goal of the game during the sixth minute after receiving an assist from Lindsey Keyser and then knocking in her second, the team's fifth, unassisted in the 67th minute. Giroux also provided the assist on Plattsburgh's fourth goal of the night, which was headed in by Liz Radigan at the 53:05 mark.Kaitlin Collica and Emily Riley also netted unassisted goals during the contest.The Cardinals look to continue their winning ways next Wednesday, September 23, at Williams. The game against the Ephs is set to begin at 4:30 p.m.Plattsburgh State (6-0) vs.
SUNY Potsdam (5-1)
Date: Sep 19, 2009 Attendance: 150

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	3	2	5
SUNY Potsdam	0	0	0

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	9	11	20
SUNY Potsdam	2	3	5

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	2	1	3
SUNY Potsdam	0	1	1

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	2	0	2
SUNY Potsdam	3	2	5

Fouls	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh State	4	2	6
SUNY Potsdam	8	4	12

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	6:31	PLATTWOM	Helen Giroux	Lindsey Keyser
2.	36:12	PLATTWOM	Kaitlin Collica	(unassisted)
3.	40:46	PLATTWOM	Emily Riley	(unassisted)
4.	53:05	PLATTWOM	Liz Radigan	Helen Giroux	Header
5.	67:30	PLATTWOM	Helen Giroux	(unassisted)

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Mark Pepin; Asst. Referee: Bill Dyke; Doug Saber;
Offsides: Plattsburgh State 0, SUNY Potsdam 1. September 16, 2009Cardinals Remain Undefeated; Shutout Clarkson 4-0

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The No. 16-ranked Plattsburgh State women’s soccer team finished off a two game home stand outscoring the Clarkson Golden Knights 4-0 and improved its season record to 5-0. The Cardinals recorded 13 shots on goal and held the Golden Knights to just one shot.

Helen Giroux started the Plattsburgh scoring in the 33rd minute with a breakaway goal as she out ran Clarkson defenders. Giroux later added her third goal of the season and Plattsburgh’s third goal of the night on a penalty kick in the 76th minute of the contest.

The highlight of the night went to freshman Ashley McKenelley, who scored her first collegiate goal with a breakaway shot over Clarkson’s goalies head. Plattsburgh also scored an own goal in the 58th minute, their second in as many games.

Plattsburgh played very well defensively, while freshmen goalie Alina Greiser posted her first shutout of the season. This was Plattsburgh’s second game in a row holding their opponents to just one shot on goal.

The Cardinals begin State University of New York Athletic Conference play when they travel to Potsdam on Saturday, September 19, at 7 p.m. to take on the undefeated Bears.Clarkson (2-2) vs.
Plattsburgh State (5-0)
Date: Sep 16, 2009 Attendance: 225
Weather: Cool

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Clarkson	0	0	0
Plattsburgh State	1	3	4

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Clarkson	1	0	1
Plattsburgh State	7	6	13

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Clarkson	0	1	1
Plattsburgh State	3	2	5

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Clarkson	4	1	5
Plattsburgh State	1	0	1

Fouls	1	2	Total
Clarkson	4	5	9
Plattsburgh State	3	6	9

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	33:11	PLATTW	Helen Giroux (2)	Megan Rivage	breakaway, shot lower left corner
2.	58:52	PLATTW	OWN GOAL	(unassisted)	own goal
3.	76:36	PLATTW	Helen Giroux (3)	Penalty kick
4.	82:46	PLATTW	Ashley McKenelley (1)	Renee Egan	shot high left off goalkeepers hands

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Jamie Labarge; Asst. Referee: Tom Lacey; Steve Tolofky; Timekeeper: Steven Pryor; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: Clarkson 0, Plattsburgh State 1.

September 15, 2009Plattsburgh Women's Soccer Ranked Nationally in Two PollsPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America and D3soccer.com have both deemed the undefeated Plattsburgh State women's soccer team worthy of a spot on each of their national polls ranking the top women's soccer team in NCAA Division III. The Cardinals move up a spot from last week to 18th on the NSCAA poll and rank 16th on the first D3soccer.com poll of the season.The Cardinals are the only State University of New York Athletic Conference team ranked on either poll, though Oneonta and Cortland did receive votes from D3soccer.com.In their last outing, the Cardinals picked up their second shutout of the season with a 5-0 win over Castleton State at home, bringing the team's record to 4-0 for the season. Overall, Plattsburgh has outscored its opponents 11-2 and leads in shots 71-20.Next up for the Cardinals, the team will take on Clarkson this Wednesday, September 16, at home at 7 p.m.

September 12, 2009Cardinal Women Dominate Castleton; Earn Fourth-Straight WinPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Castleton State only recorded one shot on goal as the nationally ranked-No. 19 Plattsburgh State women's soccer team dominated the Spartans in a 5-0 victory. The Cardinals posted 23 shots, 18 of which were on goal, while bringing their season record to 4-0. Castleton falls to 0-4-1 for the year.Liz Radigan scored the game-winning shot for Plattsburgh half-way through the eighth minute. Radigan received a cross from Lindsey Keyser and shot the ball straight over the goalie's head into the center of the net. During the contest, Emily Riley, Renee Egan, and Leigh Metcalf also recorded goals for the Cardinals. Castleton aided Plattsburgh by knocking in an own goal at the 67:15 mark off a corner kick by the Cardinals. Helen Giroux assisted on both Riley and Egan's goals and Megan Rivage recorded an assist on Metcalf's.Ricci Celia picked up the lone save in goal for the Cardinals and her second shutout of the season, while Lianne Foley made her first collegiate appearance at keeper in the second half. Cady Kerin stood in goal for Castleton and allowed five goals and made 13 saves.Plattsburgh took six corner kicks in the first half and five in the second for a total of 11 compared to the Spartans lone corner of the evening, which occurred in the second half.The Cardinals return to action on Wednesday, September 16, at 7 p.m. when the team takes on North Country foe Clarkson at home.

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Castleton State	0	0	0
Plattsburgh State	3	2	5

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Castleton State	1	0	1
Plattsburgh State	17	6	23

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Castleton State	0	1	1
Plattsburgh State	6	5	11

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Castleton State	9	4	13
Plattsburgh State	1	0	1

Fouls	1	2	Total
Castleton State	1	3	4
Plattsburgh State	4	1	5

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	8:25	PLATTW	Liz Radigan (3)	Lindsey Keyser	cross from keyser head straight on over goalie's head
2.	19:27	PLATTW	Emily Riley (1)	Helen Giroux	pass back to middle, shot to lower right
3.	30:43	PLATTW	Renee Egan (2)	Helen Giroux	corner deflected off castleton headed into goal
4.	67:15	PLATTW	OWN GOAL	Corner kick	own goal
5.	73:41	PLATTW	Leigh Metcalf (2)	Megan Rivage	pass to middle popped over goalie's head

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Mark Peppin; Asst. Referee: Mike Egleston; Alt. Official: Dennis Labarge; Timekeeper: Steve Pryor; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: Castleton State 1, Plattsburgh State 1.

September 9, 2009Plattsburgh Women's Soccer Breaks into National RankingsKANSAS CITY, Kan. - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has ranked the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team, 3-0 overall, 19th in the nation and third in the East Region. The Cardinals are the only State University of New York Athletic Conference team listed in the national rankings and stand ahead of Cortland and Oneonta in the regional rankings. The two schools are ranked seventh and eighth, respectively, behind Plattsburgh in the East."We have had several great seasons [in the 2000’s] and I just think we have not had the respect in the rankings. It’s definitely deserving, we have been playing well and had a couple great games to start the season. I am proud of our coaching staff and, especially, our players," commented Cardinals' head coach Karen Waterbury. This marks the first time the Cardinal women's team has been ranked since September 8, 1997 when they were tied for 19th. William Smith (ninth) and Ithaca (11th) are the only other schools listed in the national rankings and stand in first and second in the regional rankings for the East as well.Liz Radigan currently leads the Cardinals with two goals and an assist, while Alina Greiser tops the team with eight saves and two wins in 180 minutes played in goal. The squad competes next at home against Castleton State on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m.

September 6, 2009Cardinals Take RPI Classic; Three Named All-TournamentTROY, N.Y. - A goal scored off a penalty kick in the 74th minute of play broke the tie between the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team and Union (N.Y.), securing a 2-1 victory for the Cardinals in the final round of the 2009 RPI Classic. Liz Radigan, who scored the winning goal, Emily Riley and Kaitlin Collica were all named to the all-tournament team for their efforts over the weekend.Plattsburgh now holds a perfect season record of 3-0, while the Dutchwomen fall to 1-1 overall.Earlier in the game, Radigan beat a defender to the ball at the edge of the box on the far side and crossed to Leigh Metcalf. Metcalf one-timed the ball past the goalkeeper into the right corner at the 15:38 mark, giving the Cardinals an early 1-0 lead.Union tied the game up in the 32nd minute when Jessica Strang passed the ball up from midfield to Katie McLean. McLean then raced up the field, one-touched the ball around a defender and beat a diving goalie into the low left corner of the net.Alina Greiser recorded her second win of the season in goal for Plattsburgh, along with four saves during the contest. Abby Stohler picked up six saves for the Dutchwomen, along with the loss. All in all, Plattsburgh out shot Union 16-9 and each side took four corner kicks.Next up for Plattsburgh is a home game against Castleton State next Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m.Plattsburgh (3-0-0) vs.
Union (1-1-0)
Date: Sep 06, 2009 Attendance: 115

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	1	1	2
Union	1	0	1

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	7	9	16
Union	2	7	9

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	2	2	4
Union	1	3	4

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	1	3	4
Union	3	3	6

Fouls	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	1	7	8
Union	4	4	8

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	15:38	PLATTW	Leigh Metcalf	Liz Radigan
2.	31:19	W-UNION	Katie McLean	Jessica Strang
3.	73:05	PLATTW	Liz Radigan	Penalty kick

September 5, 2009Plattsburgh Women Blank RPITROY, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team beat host Rennselaer 2-0 on the first day of competition at the 2009 RPI Classic. The Cardinals, now 2-0 for the season, held RPI, 1-1 this season, to only two shots on goals during the contest.Lindsey Keyser scored first for Plattsburgh at the 21:25 mark. Keyser dribbled the ball up from midfield and sent a high shot over the head of RPI goalie Jaclyn Henry and into
the net. The Cardinals later doubled their lead on a penalty kick goal by Helen Giroux at 76:52. Overall, Plattsburgh held a 21-2 shot advantage.In her first start for Plattsburgh, freshman goalkeeper Ricci Celia recorded two saves enroute to her first collegiate shutout. Henry made six saves for Rennselaer.The Cardinals will face off against Union (N.Y.) tomorrow, September 6, at 2 p.m. on the final day of competition at the Classic.Plattsburgh (2-0-0) vs.
Rensselaer (1-1-0)
Date: Sep 05, 2009 Attendance: 110
Weather:

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	1	1	2
Rensselaer	0	0	0

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	12	9	21
Rensselaer	2	0	2

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	3	2	5
Rensselaer	2	2	4

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	2	0	2
Rensselaer	4	2	6

Fouls	1	2	Total
Plattsburgh	4	10	14
Rensselaer	7	8	15

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	21:25	PLATTW	Lindsey Keyser	(unassisted)
2.	76:52	PLATTW	Helen Giroux	Penalty kick

September 1, 2009Cardinal Women Top Nationally-Ranked SkidmorePLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team made a statement during their season opener against nationally-ranked No. 25 Skidmore. The Cardinals scored two goals straight on from 18 yards out to secure a 2-1 victory over the Thoroughbreds. The last time Plattsburgh topped a ranked opponent was last season at Oneonta. The Cardinals defeated the Red Dragons 2-1 in double overtime.The win starts Plattsburgh's 2009 campaign on a high note, placing the team at 1-0 on the years. Meanwhile, Skidmore drops to 0-1.Scoring first for Plattsburgh was Liz Radigan at 21:14 from Emily Riley. Freshman Renee Egan followed up with her first career goal at the 35-minute mark. Egan was assisted on the play by fellow freshman Olivia Hopeck and returner Megan Rivage.Skidmore's lone goal came just over 55 minutes into play when Alyssa Miller shot the ball from about 25 yards out, only to have it deflected by the Cardinals' freshman goalie Alina Greiser and then sliced into the corner of the net by fellow Thoroughbred Elena Stansky.Overall, Plattsburgh recorded 11 shots to Skidmore's eight. Greiser picked up four saves during her first game in goal for the Cardinals and Meghan Sleezer grabbed three for Skidmore.Plattsburgh returns to action on Saturday, September 5, down south at Rensselaer. The game is set to start at 2 p.m.Skidmore (0-1) vs.
Plattsburgh State (1-0)
Date: Sep 01, 2009 Attendance: 304
Weather: Clear skies

Goals by period	1	2	Total
Skidmore	0	1	1
Plattsburgh State	2	0	2

Shots by period	1	2	Total
Skidmore	2	6	8
Plattsburgh State	8	3	11

Corner kicks	1	2	Total
Skidmore	1	0	1
Plattsburgh State	3	1	4

Saves by period	1	2	Total
Skidmore	3	0	3
Plattsburgh State	1	3	4

Fouls	1	2	Total
Skidmore	2	2	4
Plattsburgh State	2	1	3

SCORING SUMMARY

Goal	Time	Team	Goal Scorer	Assists	Description
1.	21:14	PLATTW	Liz Radigan (1)	Emily Riley	Straight on from just inside the 18
2.	35:00	PLATTW	Renee Egan (1)	Olivia Hopeck; Megan Rivage	Straight on from just inside the 18
3.	55:23	SKIDMORE	Elena Stansky (1)	Alyssa Miller	Miller shot from about 25 yds out, keeper deflected, Stansky in2 Lcorn

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS

Officials: Referee: Mark Pepin; Asst. Referee: Peter Jacques; Jerry Kowalowski; Timekeeper: Matt Kelley; Scorer: Plattsburgh SID;
Offsides: Skidmore 0, Plattsburgh State 4.

September 1, 2009Cardinal Women's Soccer Picked Third in the ConferenceFREDONIA, N.Y. - The State University of New York Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll has ranked the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team tied for third with Brockport. Both teams received 90 out of 120 possible points.Oneonta, the 2008 SUNYAC Champion, topped the list with 110 points and six first-place votes, followed closely by Cortland with 103 points and three first-place votes.Coming in fifth behind the Cardinals and the Golden Eagles was Geneseo. The Blue Knights were just one point shy of creating a three-way split at third, having received 89 points. Finishing out the list were New Paltz (63 points) in sixth, Buffalo State (60) in seventh, Fredonia (58) placed eighth, Oswego (46) came in ninth, and Potsdam finished in 10th with 41 points and the remaining first-place vote.Plattsburgh, who finished the 2008 regular season third in the conference (13-3-3 overall, 7-2-1 SUNYAC), will play in its first conference game of the season is set for Saturday, September 19. The Cardinals will take on the Potsdam Bears at Potsdam beginning at 7 p.m.

About the Cardinals Program

The women's soccer program has built a tremendous tradition of success on the field and in the classroom since its beginnings in 1979.The Cardinals have competed in postseason tournaments in 22 of their 30 seasons of existence, registered 25 winning seasons and compiled a 332-180-32 record for a .647 winning percentage all-time.Since the arrival of coach Karen Waterbury in 1990, the team has registered over two decades of dominance on the field and has set an even higher benchmark for success with,

Four postseason tournament championships- SUNYAC (1994 & 1998), ECAC (1998) and NYSWCAA (1996
17 postseason appearances- NCAA , ECAC (6), SUNYAC (7) and NYSWCAA (7)
A 235-127-23 record (.640) 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 an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament.

Coach Karen Waterbury:

"Our team continues to build upon its successes and, simply put, we have a great group of hardworking and talented young ladies that bring a real welcoming attitude to the program," commented Waterbury. "Having the team average above a 3.0 GPA each semester last year shows how motivated of a group they are, as well as their top-rankings nationally for goals-against and scoring offense last season."For Waterbury, what helps set the Plattsburgh State program apart from its competition is,

21 NSCAA Regional All-Americans, 82 All-SUNYAC honorees, six CoSIDA Academic All-District players, one SUNYAC Player of the Year, and three SUNYAC Rookie of the Year winners
International trips to Scotland & Brazil, and annual international exhibitions in Montreal
New (2004) $1.25 million lighted soccer stadium
Member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), one of the top NCAA Division III conferences in the nation
The Cardinals regularly stack their non-conference schedule with top-tier competition and have proven time and again that they are more than able to step up to the challenge

June 17, 2009

Plattsburgh Women's Soccer Announces 2009 Schedule

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Karen Waterbury, head coach of the Plattsburgh State women's soccer team, has announced the Cardinals' schedule for the upcoming 2009 season. It will be the most ambitious schedule yet in the program's storied 30 years of existence. The lineup includes an 18-game tilt with nine teams that reached the NCAA tournament over the past two seasons.New competition for the season is comprised of Union College, RPI, Williams College, and Ithaca College. Williams reached the NCAA Final Four in 2008, while Ithaca advanced to the NCAA's fourth round and Union also moved ahead to the national tournament in 2008. Other teams the Cardinals will face that proceeded to the NCAA championship tournament in 2007 or 2008 include; Skidmore, Castleton, Brockport, Oneonta, Middlebury, and Norwich.Overall, 15 of the 18 teams registered winning records in 2008, compiliing a collective win-loss-tie record of 194-114-33 (.620). The Cardinals also earned their ninth-straight winning season a year ago with an overall record of 13-3-3, 7-2-1 in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (which includes Brockport and Oneonta).

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

Plattsburgh State Women's Soccer

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