CORTLAND, N.Y—SUNY Cortland (4-0-3, 1-0-1 SUNYAC) scored five goals in the second half to defeat the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team (4-5, 0-2) 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Freshman defender Emma Wilson (Nesconset, N.Y./Sachem East) scored for the Bears.
 
The Red Dragons held the upper hand in territory during the first half and outshot the Bears. However, the scoring opportunities were nearly even. Cortland jumped out in front at 23:02 on a goal from Simone Neivel. Neivel tapped home a pass at the right post. The Bears battled back 13 minutes later. At 36:09, Wilson scored her third goal of the season on her third free kick. Goalie Kristen Spendal got a piece of it, but not enough as the game was tied at 1-1. The teams headed into the break even.
 
The Red Dragons broke it open in the second half. Jaden Galluzzo scored twice for the Red Dragons. She netted the eventual game-winner at 54:25 on a shot from the middle of the box. At 60:25, the Bears were called for a foul in the box. Galluzzo then buried the ensuing  penalty kick to make it 3-1. At 68:59, Liz Allen extended the lead to three on a sharp angle shot that found the left post. At 84:34, Rachael Ehrlich scored on a cross from the left side and nearly four minutes later Isabella Auth closed the scoring with a one-timer at the left post.
 
Senior goalie Chloe Gordon made seven saves for the Bears. Spendal finished with two stops for the win.
 
The Bears are back in action on Saturday when they host Brockport at 1 p.m.