CANTON, N.Y. – The Ithaca College women's soccer team fell to St. Lawrence University, 1-0, in a Liberty League matchup on the road. The Bombers created several scoring opportunities throughout the contest but were unable to find the back of the net.
Ithaca generated chances early in the first half, with
Lilyana Baldi and
Julia Gilgar each taking shots. Baldi continued to test the Saints' defense as the half progressed, while
Zara Nourie put a shot just over the crossbar off a corner kick late in the half. Despite opportunities on both ends, the teams entered halftime scoreless.
The Bombers continued to push for the opening goal in the second half. Nourie tested the St. Lawrence goalkeeper early, while Baldi and
Jayne Bogle also created scoring chances.
Katrina Varnum and the Ithaca defense held strong, turning away the Saints' attempts until St. Lawrence broke through in the 73rd minute to take a 1-0 lead.
Ithaca pressed for an equalizer in the closing minutes, with
Kylee Farrer and
Mia Medearis recording chances. Nourie continued to threaten the Saints' goal, but St. Lawrence goalkeeper Reagan Murphy turned away the Bombers' final attempts to preserve the 1-0 victory.
The Bombers return to action Saturday, October 31, traveling to face Bard College at 2 p.m.
