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Women’s Soccer: Misericordia hands squad first loss of the season

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2011

The women’s soccer team was unable to preserve its undefeated record yesterday, falling to Misericordia University 4-3 on Carp Wood Field. The Bombers scored the game’s first goal in the 24th minute from a free kick by junior midfielder Julie Winn to put them up 1-0. The lead wouldn't last long though, as Misericordia University…

Underclassmen players on women’s soccer team avoid sophomore slump

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2011

The women’s soccer team has been clicking on all cylinders this season, maintaining its spot atop the Empire 8 Conference. But the sophomores have been the anchors of this year’s squad, stepping up in key moments and improving on their plays from last season.

Women’s Soccer: Palladino nets hat trick in win

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2011

The nationally ranked women's soccer team returned home yesterday and defeated Utica College 3-0 at Carp Wood Field for its sixth win and third shutout of the season. Junior forward Rachael Palladino scored all of the game's goals, netting the first in the second minute of the game to put the Bombers up early. The…

Women’s Soccer: Squad draws with SUNY-Farmingdale

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2011

The women's soccer team traveled to SUNY-Farmingdale on Saturday to play their last game of their three game road trip. The Bombers got on the board in the27th minute when senior back Andi Roach crossed a ball to junior midfielder Caroline Jastremeski, who scored the game's first goal. Though the Blue and Gold were outshot…

Bombers increase defensive intensity in wins

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2011

In the past four seasons, the women’s soccer team has averaged 59 goals per season and is already outscoring opponents 20-5 through five games this season. But the Blue and Gold’s defensive play often flies under the radar in their blowout wins.

Women’s Soccer: South Hill squad defeats Red Dragons to keep winning streak alive

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2011

The women's soccer team's unbeaten streak stayed in tact yesterday with a 4-1 road win against SUNY-Cortland. The Bombers quickly pushed the tempo in their favor and destroyed any hopes of the Red Dragons pulling off an upset. Junior forward Rachel Palladino scored the game's first goal in the 14th minute. She has now scored…

Women’s Soccer: Blue and Gold edge St. John Fisher College for first Empire 8 win

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2011

The women's soccer team opened Empire 8 play yesterday, picking up a 2-1 win against St. John Fisher College. Like the team has been doing all season, they went up early in the first half. Sophomore Anna Gray tallied her first career goal in the 19th minute to put the Bombers up 1-0. St. John…

Women’s Soccer: Bombers win in a washout

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 8, 2011

Despite the never-ending rain, flooding and wet conditions, the Bombers shut out Marywood University 7-0 in their home opener at Carp Wood Field yesterday. The team got on the scoreboard early, as sophomore forward Ellyn-Grant Keane scored her second goal of the season off an assist from junior forward Rachael Palladino in the second minute…

South Hill squad seeks scoring from new players

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2011

With six players graduated and early injuries to upperclassmen, the scoring for the women’s soccer team falls on the shoulders of a younger group of players this season.

Women’s Soccer: Blue and Gold open season with comeback win

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 5, 2011

The women's soccer team faced nationally ranked The College of New Jersey on Saturday, defeating the Lions by a score of 2-1. The season opener for the Bombers was a rematch of last year's second round loss in the NCAA championship tournament. After jumping out to a 1-0 lead at halftime, The College of New…

Women’s Soccer: Blue and Gold draw at Elizabethtown, win Blue Jay Classic

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 5, 2011

Coming off an impressive come from behind victory over nationally ranked The College of New Jersey on Saturday, the women's soccer team tied Elizabethtown yesterday at the Blue Jay Classic. The Bombers had control early in the game, as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first 25 minutes. Sophomore forward Ellyn Grant-Keane…