CORTLAND, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team fought hard for 110 minutes of play, but only managed to tie State University of New York Athletic Conference opponent Cortland, 1-1. The Cardinals, ranked No. 17, now hold a season record of 7-2-2, 2-1-2 in the SUNYAC, while the Red Dragons stand at 8-1-1 overall, 2-0-1 in conference play.
After a scoreless first half, Plattsburgh knocked in the first goal of the game just under five minutes into the second. Kristie Pageau booted the ball just inside the right post after a forcing a turnover. Pageau's goal was unassisted and required her to dodge to two Red Dragon defenders.Cortland answered back in the 77th minute when Laura Boucher received a high cross from Bridgette DeSantis and headed in past the left post.
The Red Dragons technically won the contest after scoring five penalty kicks to Plattsburgh's four after the second overtime, but the game is officially ruled a tie in the record books.
Pageau led Plattsburgh with nine shots, while Ricci Celia guarded the goal for Plattsburgh throughout the entire game. Celia and Cortland goalie Pam Monnier both recorded five saves and allowed a goal each.
Overall, the Cardinals outshot Cortland 21-7 and took six corner kicks to Cortland's two.Plattsburgh returns home next Friday to host SUNYAC opponent Oneonta in a 4 p.m. match-up.