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     The SUNY New Paltz women's soccer team fell to the visiting Red Dragons from Oneonta, Saturday afternoon 1-0 on Alumni Field.
     The Red Dragons had the first opportunity in the second minutes when Allison Swiatowicz (Delmar/Bethlehem)'s crossing pass found Kayla Brantmeyer (Center Moriches/Center Moriches) for the header, but was saved by a diving Stephanie Vega.
     New Paltz, in the 11th minute, had chance to take the lead when Samatha Abravanel (Islip) found Sara Demarzo (Mahopac) at the top of the box for the shot, but was right into the arms of the Red Dragons goalkeeper.
     In the 27th minute, Beth Cherry (Basking Ridge, NJ/Ridge) sent a through ball between two Hawk defenders in the middle of the field to Brantmeyer. Brantmeyer struck a shot right off the hands of Vega for the goal and the eventual game winner.
     Oneonta outshot the Hawks 12-7 and held a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks for the game.
     Jamie Chyat (Staten Island/Staten Island Academy) recorded the win in the net, saving one shot.  The Red Dragons improve to 3-1-1 overall and 1-0-0 in SUNYAC play.
     Stephanie Vega (Oceanside/Baldwin) recorded the loss in the net, saving five shots on the afternoon. 
     The Hawks fall to 3-2-2 overall and 0-1-0 in the SUNYAC.  The Hawks return to action on Friday against Buffalo State on Alumni Field at 4:00 p.m.