Hartwick Takes Down Defending E8 Champion Nazareth on Senior Day

Hartwick Athletic Communications

Women's Soccer | 10/22/2022 6:27:00 PM

ONEONTA, NY – Hartwick Women's Soccer continued to make moves up the Empire 8 standings on Saturday afternoon, using a first half goal to beat the visiting Nazareth Golden Flyers on Senior Day, 1-0.
 
THE BASICS
 
  • Final Score:  Hartwick 1, Nazareth 0
  • Location:  Oneonta, N.Y.
  • Records:  Hartwick (4-6-4, 3-3-2 Empire 8), Nazareth (5-3-7, 4-1-3 Empire 8)
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 
  • Nazareth found a way to get off 20 shots across 90 minutes, while the Hawks were only able to get eight off.
  • Despite the shot disparity, it was the Hawks who would make it count as senior Nicole Conway (Chester, N.Y.) notched her first goal of the season in the 37th minute to give the Hawks the 1-0 lead.
  • Jenna Mierek (Prospect, Conn.) picked up the assist on the tally.
  • Sara Staup (Woodinville, Wash.) posted her 4th straight clean sheet, recording six saves to help the Hawks preserve the 1-0 win.
 
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
 
The Hawks will host town rival, Oneonta State on Tuesday night at 6 PM before hitting the road on Saturday for their final regular season Empire 8 contest.
 
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.
 
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