PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer team made a statement during their season opener against nationally-ranked No. 25 Skidmore. The Cardinals scored two goals straight on from 18 yards out to secure a 2-1 victory over the Thoroughbreds. The last time Plattsburgh topped a ranked opponent was last season at Oneonta. The Cardinals defeated the Red Dragons 2-1 in double overtime.

The win starts Plattsburgh's 2009 campaign on a high note, placing the team at 1-0 on the years. Meanwhile, Skidmore drops to 0-1.Scoring first for Plattsburgh was Liz Radigan at 21:14 from Emily Riley. Freshman Renee Egan followed up with her first career goal at the 35-minute mark. Egan was assisted on the play by fellow freshman Olivia Hopeck and returner Megan Rivage.

Skidmore's lone goal came just over 55 minutes into play when Alyssa Miller shot the ball from about 25 yards out, only to have it deflected by the Cardinals' freshman goalie Alina Greiser and then sliced into the corner of the net by fellow Thoroughbred Elena Stansky.

Overall, Plattsburgh recorded 11 shots to Skidmore's eight. Greiser picked up four saves during her first game in goal for the Cardinals and Meghan Sleezer grabbed three for Skidmore.Plattsburgh returns to action on Saturday, September 5, down south at Rensselaer. The game is set to start at 2 p.m.