THROGGS NECK, N.Y. — The SUNY Old Westbury women's soccer team earned a 3-0 road victory over Maritime College on Friday afternoon at Reinhart Field, scoring once in the first half before adding two second-half goals to secure the shutout.
After applying early pressure, the Panthers broke through in the 31st minute. Camryn Volpe opened the scoring at 30:04, finishing a chance created by Stefany Donnelly to give Old Westbury a 1-0 advantage. The Panthers carried the lead into halftime after limiting Maritime to three first-half shots.
Old Westbury continued to generate opportunities after the break, eventually doubling its advantage in the 68th minute. Donnelly headed home a corner kick from Zamira Yamileth Mena Sequeira at 67:35 to extend the Panthers' lead to 2-0.
The Panthers added an insurance goal in the 83rd minute when Adriana Leon found the back of the net at 82:06, putting the finishing touches on the 3-0 victory.
Donnelly finished with a goal and an assist, while Volpe and Leon each contributed a goal. Mena Sequeira added an assist, helping the Panthers capitalize on their offensive pressure.
Defensively, goalkeeper Kristen Gallagher recorded the shutout, playing all 90 minutes without needing to make a save as Old Westbury held Maritime without a shot on goal.
The Panthers return to action looking to build on Friday's performance as Skyline Conference play continues aginst the Dolphins of UMSV on Oct 13th at 4pm