Box Score
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Sophomore defender
Erin Tornatore (Glen Cove, N.Y.) of the State University of New York at New Paltz women's soccer team notched her first career goal on Saturday afternoon in non-conference action against Skidmore College on Wachenheim Field, but the Thoroughbreds wound up prevailing, 4-1.
Tornatore blasted a shot from the top of the box at the 14:55 mark, which tied the score at one apiece. Skidmore had opened scoring in the second minute with a goal by Elena Stansky.
While the Thoroughbreds (1-1-0) held an 11-2 edge in shots at halftime, both sides remained deadlocked on the scoreboard.
Stansky netted her second score of the match in the 73rd minute, which opened up a three-goal second stanza for Skidmore.
On the game, the Thoroughbreds outshot the Hawks, 30-4, and held a 12-3 advantage on corner-kick opportunities.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Stephanie Vega (Oceanside, N.Y.) made a game-high eight saves, while Gab Lawrence stopped one New Paltz shot in net for Skidmore.
The Hawks (0-3-0) look to get back on track on Wednesday afternoon when they host Ramapo College at 4:30 p.m. on Alumni Field.