Cortland, NY — The State University of New York at New Paltz concluded its 2024 season Saturday against Cortland and lost, 17-6.
 
The Hawks (5-10 overall, 1-6 SUNYAC) stayed tight with the Red Dragons through the first 15 minutes as Ethan Scully tied the score at ones on a feed from Owen Craker. After Cortland answered, Deacon Hill tied the game following a good clear and save by Ryan Steinhart.
 
The Red Dragons took a 3-2 lead by quarter's end, which started a 5-0 run that allowed Cortland took a 7-2 lead at halftime before out-scoring the Hawks 4-1 in the third quarter to go up 11-3 entering the fourth.
 
Thomas Armetta and James Flanagan scored back-to-back to cut the score to 10 with five minutes to play in the fourth with Zach Schmidt capping the offense to solidify the 17-6 outcome.
 
Flanagan led the team with one goal and two assists, with Anthony Senecal, Scully, Armetta, Schmidt and Hill each tallying a goal. Steinhart led the team defensively, makng 23 saves.


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