A Quick Look
Two early fourth quarter goals proved to be the difference, as the SUNY Oneonta field hockey team lost 2-0 at New Paltz in the semifinals of the SUNYAC tournament today.  The loss brings to an end the season for the Red Dragons finishing up at 3-13 overall.
 
The Inside Story
The score of today's contest is a bit deceiving, as Oneonta could have easily scored three goals had it not been for three defensive saves by New Paltz players.
 
In the first period, Oneonta earned one of its three penalty corners that generated a shot by senior Emily Raymond (Deposit/Deposit).  The ball found its way behind the New Paltz goalie before being stopped by Jessica Ascencao.
 
Early in the third period, Ascencao recorded another defensive save on a shot by senior Jenna Dangler (Nyack/Nyack) also off a penalty corner.
 
The final scoring opportunity that was thwarted by a defensive save came after the Hawks were out in front 2-0.  Once again, Oneonta was able to generate a shot off a penalty corner that appeared to heading into the goal, but this time, was stopped by Courtney Kruzikas.
 
The two scores for New Paltz (15-2) came 59 seconds apart in the fourth quarter by Jamie Wagner.
 
Just the Stats
Oneonta was outshot in the game 22-4.  Senior goalie Kristy Campana (Melville/Walt Whitman) did all she could to keep her team in it making 12 saves for the Red Dragons.