FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The SUNY Old Westbury women's soccer team faced a difficult road test Thursday afternoon, falling to Farmingdale State College, 8-0, in Skyline Conference action at Rams Field.
The Panthers (4-5-2, 3-5-1 Skyline) looked to establish themselves early against the Rams (9-5-3, 6-1-2 Skyline), but Farmingdale State applied consistent offensive pressure throughout the opening half. Old Westbury goalkeeper Kristen Gallagher was called upon several times in the early going, making saves to keep the Panthers within reach as the Rams generated scoring opportunities.
Farmingdale State broke through in the 23rd minute when Emilia Burns scored at 22:53 following a corner kick. The Rams continued to pressure the Old Westbury defense, adding to their advantage with two goals in the final six minutes of the first half. Annalise Ferraro collected a loose ball near the penalty area and finished at 39:16 before striking again at 43:22 with a shot from approximately 25 yards out that found the top of the net. The Panthers entered halftime trailing 3-0.
The Rams extended their lead early in the second half when Kayla Mendez scored at 54:37 off a corner kick, making it a four-goal contest. Old Westbury continued working to generate offensive opportunities, looking to get on the scoreboard while managing Farmingdale State's attacking pressure.
The Panthers found more opportunities to move forward after the break, recording all five of their shots in the second half. Camryn Volpe put a shot on target at 62:16, but Farmingdale State goalkeeper Charlotte Hoina made the save. Stefany Donnelly also attempted to find an opening with back-to-back shots in the 70th minute as Old Westbury continued its search for a breakthrough.
Farmingdale State added four more goals during the closing stages of the contest. Riley Febbroriello scored at 72:52 before Julia Rebich converted a pass from Mendez at 74:59. Bianca Clarke extended the Rams' advantage at 80:58 after receiving an assist from Anastasia Wilson, and Rebich completed the scoring at 83:25 by intercepting a pass from the goalkeeper and finishing into the open net.
The Panthers look ahead as they take on Mount Saint Marys College on Saturday October 24 at 12PM
