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Volpi Leads Bears Over Clarkson

10.29.09

POTSDAM, NY- Nicole Volpi (Bethlehem/Bethlehem) scored one goal and had two assists to lead the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over cross-town rival Clarkson Thursday on Senior Night. It was the Bears final home game of the season.

The Bears struck quickly in the first half when Volpi found Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) for her tenth goal of the season. Eight minutes later, Volpi assisted on Heather Johnson's (Ogdensburg/Heuvelton) goal.  In the 57th minute, Poirier found Volpi this time for the goal to put the Bears up 3-0.

Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) started in goal and made seven saves for the Bears.  Lisa Bates came in the second half and played 3:20 and recorded one save.  Stephanie Collins had two saves for the Golden Knights.

Clarkson led Potsdam in shots 12-8.

Bears Defeat Morrisville

10.25.09

POTSDAM, NY- The women's soccer team scored midway into the first half and that was all that they needed as they defeated visiting Morrisville 2-0 on a cold and blustery Sunday afternoon on Maxcy Turf.

Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) scored her team leading ninth goal of the season off assists from Nicole Volpi (Bethlehem/Bethlehem) and Emily Doyle (Saranac Lake/Saranac Lake) on a breakaway in the 22nd minute.  In the second half, Kathleen Frear's (Scotia/Scotia) corner kick was directed in the goal by Kelly McMahon (Burnt Hills/-Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake) who scored her first of the season.

Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) started the game and did not have a save for the Bears.  Cheyanna Waters had 10 saves for the Mustangs.

The Bears improve their record to 7-9-1. They will host cross-town rival Clarkson in the home finale on Thursday night at 6 pm.


Bears Tie Geneseo

9.25.09

POTSDAM, NY- Despite being outshot in the game, the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team held its own against a tough conference opponent as they played to a 0-0 tie against Geneseo on Friday night. The Bears record is now 6-1-1.

The Knights had a 16-2 advantage in shots including seven shots on goal but could not get past a tough Bear defense.  Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) made six saves in goal including a diving stop early in the second half to prevent a Geneseo score.

With 4:26 left in the second overtime, Kathleen Frear (Scotia/Scotia) hit a long shot that was knocked down by Knight goalkeeper Katie Clerkin and almost went into the goal. Clerkin had two saves for Geneseo.

The Bears return to the field tomorrow with a game against Brockport at 1 pm.

Women Overwhelm Paul Smith's

9.22.09

POTSDAM, NY- Two different players scored hat tricks as the women's soccer team defeated Paul Smith's College 8-0 on Tuesday night.

Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) and Nicole Volpi (Bethlehem/Bethlehem) both scored three goals each to lead the Bears.  Poirier also had two assists giving her 8 points total in the game which tied a team record. Heather Johnson (Ogdensburg/Heuvelton) and Liz Bazzano (Peru/Peru) scored the other two goals. Desi Webster (Potsdam/Potsdam) and Kathleen Frear (Scotia/Scotia) both had two assists.

Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) started the first half and made one save. Lisa Bates (Ballston Spa/Galway) came in the second half and did not record a save.  Karlie Zurmuhlen made 17 saves for Paul Smith's.

Potsdam had a total of 35 shots in the game. Their 13 corner kicks were one shy of tying a team record.

The Bears improve their record to 6-1.  They return to SUNYAC play on Friday as they host Geneseo at 4 pm.

Bears Upend SUNYIT

9.16.09

POTSDAM, NY- Dedra Palmer (Whitesboro/Whitesboro) scored two goals to lead the women's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over SUNYIT on Wednesday night. The win gives the Bears a record of 5-0.

Heather Johnson (Ogdensburg/Heuvelton) tallied the Bears first goal of the game after only a minute and half of play. Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) followed later with a shot that hit the crossbar but was deflected away. Palmer later scored her first of the game to put the Bears up 2-0. Four and a half minutes later, Palmer shot from the top of the goalie box and put it into the left corner of the net. Nicole Volpi (Bethlehem/Bethlehem) scored her first goal of the year late in the second half to end the scoring.

Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) started the game and made one save in goal. Lisa Bates (Ballston Spa/Galway) came in the second half and did not record a save. Halie Tyler had five saves for SUNYIT and Cynthia DeLeon had one save.

Next for the Bears is a home game against SUNYAC rival Plattsburgh who is ranked 18th in the latest national rankings. Game time is 7 pm on Saturday.

Bears Defeat Hilbert

9.13.09

POTSDAM, NY- The women's soccer team scored early in the first half in a tough defensive battle before scoring twice more later in the second half as they defeated Hilbert College 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) put Potsdam on the board early in the second half after having her previous shot bounce off of the crossbar.  It was her fifth goal of the year. Liz Bazzano (Peru/Peru) and Heather Johnson (Ogdensburg/Heuvelton) added goals in the second half to seal the win for the Bears. Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) had one save in 70:53 of time in goal. Lisa Bates (Ballston Spa/Galway) played 19:07 and did not record a save. Mary Zinni made six saves for Hilbert.  Potsdam lead Hilbert in shots 15-4 and Hilbert had only one shot on goal. The Bears are now 4-0.

Bears Overpower Wells

9.5.09

AURORA, NY- The SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team scored six goals en route to a 6-0 victory over host Wells College on Saturday afternoon. The Bears record now stands at 2-0.   Goals were spread among six different players.  Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) scored the first of the game and later had an assist. Alissa Tischler (Potsdam/Potsdam) scored the second goal and later had an assist.  Dedra Palmer (Whitesboro/Whitesboro) had one goal as well as Heather Johnson (Ogdensburg/Heuvelton) and Brittany Hughes (Pickering, Ca/St. Mary CSS), and Kathleen Frear (Scotia/Scotia) had a goal and two assists.   In goal, Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) played 27:31 and had one save.  Lisa Bates (Ballston Spa/Galway) had 40:19 of time and made three saves, and Nicole Volpi (Bethlehem/Bethlehem) logged 22:10 of playing time and had one save.  Savanna Duh made seven saves for Wells and Britteney Laurenceau had two saves.   Potsdam outshot Wells 28-5.  

Bears Win Home Opener

9.1.09

POTSDAM, NY- Dedra Palmer (Whitesboro/Whitesboro) scored two goals as the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team recorded its first win of the year 4-0 over visiting SUNY Canton under the lights at Maxcy Turf on Tuesday night.

Kathleen Frear (Scotia/Scotia) and Courtney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) scored the other two goals for the Bears.

The game was scoreless in the first period despite Potsdam holding an 8-0 lead in shots.  Jess Mehm (Schroon Lake/Scroon Lake) had two good shots on goal that were saved by Canton's goalkeeper Ashley Knox.

The Bears finally broke through in the second half. Frear scored deep from the left side of the field to put Potsdam on the board at 46:51.  Just under two minutes later, Palmer scored her first goal of the game to increase the lead. Poirier later scored the third goal of the game and assisted on Palmer's second of the game.

Potsdam outshot Canton 22-2. Sarah Casey (Potsdam/Potsdam) started in goal and played 58:17 and recorded one save. Nicole Volpi (Bethlehem/Bethlehem) played 17:27 and recorded a save  and Lisa Bates (Ballston Spa/Galway) came in for 14:16 and did not record a save.

Ashley Knox had 12 saves for Canton.