The Oswego State women's soccer team increased its win streak to three on Saturday afternoon, defeating Plattsburgh 2-1 at Laker Soccer Field. With the victory, the Lakers improve to 2-2 in the conference and 7-4 overall. The win also put an end to Plattsburgh's six-game win streak, moving them to 7-3-1 overall (2-1 SUNYAC).
After allowing an early goal to the Cardinals, the Lakers increased its offensive pressure and eventually scored at the 10:18 mark. Alexa Restante intercepted Plattsburgh pass 35 yards out and streaked towards the net with one defender to beat. The sophomore used her speed to bypass the defender and calmly curled the ball around the goalie to earn her second goal of the weekend.
Just 13:31 later, the Lakers were able to find the back of the net again, this time on the foot of Ariah Rosos. Emma Geyer started the play sending a through ball to Rosos from the top of the box. The freshmen was able to toe it under the approaching goalie, scoring the eventual game-winner.
Defense played a key role for the Lakers as they were able to shut down the Cardinals for the entire second half. Plattsburgh was able to beat keeper Melissa Siegfried on a shot, but the ball was stopped and booted off the goal line by Chloe Lonergan, maintaining the Lakers one-goal advantage. Siegfried finished the contest with a total of four saves.
Women's soccer continues its play at 3 p.m. on Friday when it hosts the Fredonia Blue Devils for another SUNYAC matchup.
