BUFFALO, N.Y.-- The SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (2-0) scored three first half goals within a seven minute span as they defeated D'Youville College (0-2), 5-0, on day two of the Spartan Classic. Senior midfielder
Brooke Falsion (Brockport, N.Y./Brockport) had a pair of goals, while senior midfielder
Rylie Murray (Berkley, Mich./Berkley) had a goal and an assist.
Through the first 15 minutes was Falsion was the only player to get a shot on goal, however Megan Dulniak was able to make the save. At 18:54, Murray passed through the middle into the box to Falsion for her to turn and score. The Bears tacked on another goal a few minutes later when freshman forward
Mackenzie Bowie (Mechanicville, N.Y./Mechanicville) got it to Falsion for her second goal of the game. Freshman midfielder
Kristina Sanchez (Averill Park, N.Y./Averill Park) extended the lead to three after getting control of the ball in the box at 26:00. Potsdam kept control for remainder of the half as they did not give up a shot on goal. The Bears had a couple opportunities to add onto the lead, but ended up hitting the crossbar, going into halftime up 3-0.
Potsdam continued to create chances to score again early in the second half. Senior forward
Olivia Seamans (Bolton Landing, N.Y./Bolton) had the first chance but got stopped by new Spartans goalie Jordyn James. A couple minutes later Murray capitalized on a free kick and gave the Bears a 4-0 lead. Just before the end of the 70th minute, sophomore forward
Lexi Dean (Schenectady, N.Y./Mohonasen) tacked on another goal for Potsdam. The Bears kept D'Youville scoreless for the rest of the game and won 5-0, becoming back-to-back Spartan Classic Champions.
Dulniak played the first half and had three saves, James played for 24:49 with five saves, and Byrne played the final 20:11 and had a pair of saves. Junior goalie
Delphine Léonard (Anjou, Quebec/Dawson College Prep) was untested during today's contest.
The Bears are back in action Tuesday when they face crosstown rival Clarkson at 7 p.m. at Maxcy Turf Field.
