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Rachel Richards vs. Elmira
3
Winner Ithaca ITH (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
0
Elmira ELM (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Ithaca ITH
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
3
Final
0
Elmira ELM
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ithaca ITH 1 2 3
Elmira ELM 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women’s Soccer Open 2022 Campaign with Victory at Elmira

ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca College women's soccer team got off to just the start that they envisioned winning their 2022 season opener at Elmira College by a 3-0 score. The Bombers got on the scoreboard with a first half goal from Rachel Richards and never looked back as they added two more goals during the final 45 minutes of action.

The Bombers controlled the majority of possession from the opening whistle and their defense was able to shut down every offensive opportunity that Elmira had on Thursday evening. Kaelyn Fernandez whizzed the first shot of the season high and above the crossbar at the 2:01 mark. Ithaca continued to pepper the opposing goalkeeper Navaeh Winston's net as she was forced into two-straight saves by Julia Cascone, which was then followed by Rosie Bostian.

It wasn't until the 25th minute that Ithaca finally found its breakthrough as senior defender Rachel Richards netted her third career goal. The Bombers were patient in the 18-yard box and after a few passes within the box, Julia Cascone slotted a pass to Richards who found the bottom right corner of the net.

The Bombers carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime as they also held an 11-2 advantage in shots with Navaeh Winston collecting five first half saves for the Eagles. IC appeared the better conditioned team in the second half as they also utilized their deeper bench with 16 student-athletes seeing time on the pitch from head coach Mindy Quigg's bench. Ithaca outshot Elmira 19-1 during the final 45 minutes, while also having a 7-1 advantage in corner kick opportunities.

It was once again solid build up play that created the second goal that was scored on Thursday. This time it was Ava Detorie that fed a pass across the goalmouth that was then finished off by Megan Buttinger in the 59th minute.

The Bombers would then make it 3-0 as sophomore Bailey Fisher scored the final goal at the 79:16 mark of the second half. Her effort was assisted by Delaney Rutan. Junior Claire Reader earned the win in goal, collecting a pair of saves, defenders Jessica Bredin (82 minutes) and Allison Heft (90 minutes) each played pivotal roles in the shutout.

The win brings Ithaca College to 25-1-3 all-time against nearby Elmira College and gives the Bombers a 1-0 start in 2022. IC will remain on the road for its next contest against Mount St. Mary slated for Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m.