POTSDAM, N.Y.- Clarkson University (1-0) got a goal from Paige Spittler and Lauren Flynn to top the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (0-1) 2-0 on Tuesday night at Hantz Field.
 
The Golden Knights got their first goal from Spittler at 20:13 after a pass from Nikki Carfi. The Bears were unable to get a shot past Clarkson goalie Anna Demasi in the first half, managing only four shots. Clarkson took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
 
Potsdam outshot the Golden Knights 6-2 in the second half, but still struggled with finding the back of the net. At 68:32, Flynn added an insurance marker after a cross from Madison Kather and Clarkson never looked back.
 
Bears senior goalie Bri Thibeau (Salem, N.Y./Salem) only made one save in the contest, while Demasi stopped six to earn the shutout.
 
Potsdam edged the Golden Knights 10-5 in shots and the teams knotted up at two in corner kicks.
 
The Bears are back in action this weekend when they host the Potsdam College Cup. Potsdam opens against Keuka College Saturday at 2 p.m. at Potsdam High School.