WOMEN'S SOCCER LOCKS UP PLAYOFF SPOT DESPITE 2-0 SETBACK
TO ALBERTUS MAGNUS
OCTOBER 23, 2008
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OLD WESTBURY, N.Y.-The SUNY College at Old
Westbury women's soccer team advanced to the Skyline Conference
playoffs after falling 2-0 to non-conference opponent, Albertus
Magnus College on Thursday evening at Panther Park. Bard
College defeated Purchase College, 5-0 to help send Old Westbury to
the postseason. Old Westbury sits at 4-9 on the season while
Albertus Magnus moves to 5-9-3 overall.
Junior goalkeeper Sherrida Maxwell made 10 saves for the
Panthers but allowed two goals midway through the first half that
ensured Albertus Magnus the victory. Sam Gigliotti broke open
a scoreless game at the 23:20 mark on a breakaway score on a feed
from Sarah Boudreau to lift the Falcons, 1-0. Brittney
Geremia then doubled the lead with a goal at the 24:46 mark when
she netted a cross by Sam Gigliotti past the outstretched arms of
Maxwell.
Down two goals, the Panthers pushed forward but were unable to
find the score sheet, as Albertus Magnus edged Old Westbury 15-3 in
shots and tied 7-7 in corner kicks. Maxwell set a career-high
with 10 saves after she recorded nine stops against The Sage
Colleges on October 4th. Christina Oddo and
Michelle Battista combined for the shutout for the Falcons.
The Green and Ivory will return to action on Tuesday, October
28th on the road at non-conference opponent, Medgar
Evers College. Kickoff is slated for 4:00 p.m. Please
visit www.oldwestburypanthers.com for more
information on women's soccer or any of the other Panther athletic
teams.
