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DATE: Fri., Nov. 4, 2005

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Women's Soccer

Oneonta ends Devil's title hopes

ONEONTA , N.Y. -- The Fredonia State women's soccer season came to an end in the semi-final of the SUNYAC Champioships as the team fell 4-0 to Oneonta State.

Oneonta took charge with its first goal 10:35 into the game. Senior Patricia Jaeger collected a ball inside the box, turned and put it by Blue Devil's goalkeeper Becky Scroger (Spencerport/Spencerport). Jaeger was unassisted. It was her 17th goal of the season, tying her for second in the Oneonta State record books for goals in a year.

A second Oneonta goal at 28:20, this one by Mary Velan -- her 15th score of the season -- made it 2-0. Velan was assisted by Christina Santoriello.

The Red Dragons would add two more scores in the second half. In the 57th minute, Christina Marra gained control of a ball following a corner kick and sent it home. Laura Pierino capped the scoring at in the 69th minute from an assist by Marra.

Oneonta, a perfect 10-0 in SUNYAC play during the regular season, dominated the game. They outshot the Devils 22-2. Both of Fredonia State's shots came from Linsay Kulas (Rochester/Aquinas).

The Blue Devils best chance of the day came late in the second half when Kulas gained control of the ball inside the box with two and a half minutes left in the game. Kulas was able to get a shot off, however it sailed just high of the goal as Oneonta preserved the shutout.

Scroger made six saves in goal and allowed all four scores. Oneonta used two goalkeepers -- Laura Marcone (74:04) and Jeannine Marra (15:56) -- that did not receive any shots on goal.

Oneonta also held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.

The Devils complete their season at 10-6-4. Oneonta, now 18-2-1, will play in the SUNYAC Championship Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

In the other semi-final game, Cortland defeated Geneseo 2-1 in double-overtime. The Red Dragons advance to the league finals for the second straight year.

Kayla Sweet scored the game-winning goal 7:01 into overtime. Kelsey Geary tied the game with 18:28 left in regulation. Katie Killion made five saves for Cortland.

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