Box Score
 
POTSDAM, N.Y. – Clarkson freshman Megan Strijek stepped into a cross midway through the second half to break a scoreless tie to lead the Clarkson to a 1-0 victory over Plattsburgh State women's soccer team Wednesday night at Hantz Turf Field. 

The Golden Knights improved to 4-0 on the season. With the loss, Plattsburgh State drops to 4-2 overall. The victory for Clarkson was its first over the Cardinals since 1992, a stretch of 19 games.

After a scoreless first half in which Plattsburgh put some consistent pressure on the Clarkson defense, the game evened out with each team having solid chances on the opponents' frame.
 
It wasn't until late in the second half that the Knights were able to get on the scoreboard. With just over 18 minutes remaining, freshman Anna Demasi sent a cross in front, where Strijek stepped up to greet the ball with her right foot and pounded a shot into the top middle of the net from about five yards out.

Plattsburgh had a few shots in the final 20 minutes on the Clarkson goal, but the Cardinals were unable to even the score. The two teams each had 10 shots, while Plattsburgh had a slim edge in corner kick chances at 5-4.

Danielle Schmitt made five saves for the Cardinals in the loss. Clarkson keeper Kim Kenline made four saves for the Knights.
 
The Cardinals return home Saturday for a non-conference matchup against Vassar College. The afternoon affair is set for 2 p.m. at the Field House Soccer Complex.