09.16.09
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.
The Bears first goal of the game was an own goal by SUNYIT that was credited to Heather Johnson (Ogdensburg/Heuvelton). Cortney Poirier (Moira/Brushton-Moira) later had a shot that hit the crossbar and Alissa Tischler (Potsdam/Potsdam) missed on the rebound. 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.
