TROY, N.Y. – The Ithaca College women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against RPI on Saturday afternoon at ECAV Stadium in a Liberty League matchup. The Engineers answered a
Kyra Lynch goal just over two minutes later to even the score. Ithaca moves to 5-2-4 overall and 1-1-2 in conference play, while RPI sits at 4-3-4 overall and 0-3-1 in the Liberty League.
The Bombers controlled the first half, outshooting RPI 11-3 and creating several scoring opportunities.
Jayne Bogle tested RPI goalkeeper Ava Gaboury just 40 seconds into the contest, while
Julia Gilgar put two shots on target in the 11th and 21st minutes.
Zara Nourie also forced a save in the 36th minute, and
Mia Medearis added four shots in the final 11 minutes of the half. Gaboury kept Ithaca off the scoreboard, and the teams entered halftime scoreless.
Ithaca broke through early in the second half. Following a corner kick in the 48th minute, defender
Kyra Lynch scored her third goal of the season, assisted by
Casey Gorman, who entered the match at halftime.
The lead lasted just 2 minutes and 9 seconds, as Elsa Ryan equalized for RPI in the 51st minute with her second goal of the season.
The Engineers created more opportunities after halftime, outshooting Ithaca 10-2 in the second half, but goalkeeper
Katrina Varnum came up with several key saves to preserve the draw. Varnum finished with seven saves, including multiple stops on Ryan, who led all players with six shots.
The teams finished even at 13 shots apiece, with RPI holding an 8-5 edge in shots on goal. Medearis led Ithaca with four shots, while Gilgar recorded a team-high two shots on goal. Gaboury finished with four saves for the Engineers.
RPI held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks. Ithaca was whistled for six fouls compared to five for the Engineers. No cards were issued, and Ithaca was called offside once.
The Bombers return to action next Saturday, Oct. 17, when they travel to face Union College in a Liberty League matchup at 2 p.m.
