A Quick Look
The SUNY Oneonta field hockey team opened the 2019 season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saint Lawrence University Friday evening.  
 
The Inside Story
SUNY Oneonta got on the board 4:42 into the second quarter when freshman Courtney Coffey (Kerhonkson/Rondout Valley) tipped a Cali Cortese (Yorktown Heights/Lakeland) shot past the Saints goalie for her first collegiate goal.  Cali Cortese (Yorktown Heights/Lakeland) added to the Red Dragons lead 2:19 into the second half when her shot dribbled in from ten yards out.

Saint Lawrence would respond with back-to-back goals to tie the game with 5:32 remaining in regulation. With 1:03 left on the clock, Oneonta sophomore Emily Raymond (Deposit/Deposit) was awarded a penalty stroke. Raymond secured the victory for the Red Dragons when she executed the stroke to make the final score 3-2.

"We are excited to start the season with a win, but we also learned a lot about our weaknesses tonight", said Head Coach Kelly Kingsbury. "We are looking forward to our continued growth as a team. We are a young team and are learning every day."

Just the Stats
Oneonta outshot the Saints 12-10 for the game, while Saint Lawrence held a 15-9 advantage in penalty corners. Oneonta goalie Kristy Campana (Melville/Walt Whitman) made six saves in the victory.  

What's Next
Oneonta will return to action tomorrow when battle Utica at 5:30pm.