PLATTSBURGH, NY - The Plattsburgh State women's soccer season came to a close on Saturday afternoon at home, as the women fell to the fifth-seeded Oswego State Lakers, losing 1-0 in overtime. Playing in the new NCAA overtime rules, with the golden goal eliminated and two 10-minute periods guaranteed, the women were forced to grind out 110 minutes of hard-nosed play but came up short. 

The Cardinal women finish their season 11-6-2, with the Lakers snapping a five-game streak of no losses for Plattsburgh. Oswego State moves to 9-5-4 with the win and will move on to face top-seeded Cortland, also currently ranked #21 in the country, on Wednesday. 

Offense was a struggle for both teams throughout this one, as shots were few and far between, especially in the first half. Plattsburgh only found themselves attempting five shots in the first half, with Oswego putting just one shot up in the same period. 

Sophomore keeper Lauren Haley (LaGrange, NY/Arlington) was excellent for the Cardinals in goal, as she stopped five shots over 110 minutes played. She picked up just her third loss of the season, as her record moved to 8-3-1. Overall, Haley finished with a goals-against average of .90, made 47 saves, and recorded 17 shutouts. Perri Anderson was equally as excellent for the Lakers in goal, picking up the shutout and making five saves as well. 

The highlight of the game for Plattsburgh came in the 78th minute when a handball by the Cardinals just outside the box gave Oswego a free kick from about 19 yards. Emma Rechtorovic took the shot for the Lakers and put the ball in the upper right half of the net, but Haley made an unbelievable save for the Cards to keep the game scoreless.

Heading into halftime, Plattsburgh held a 14-8 shot advantage but no advantage was clear on the field. Oswego earned a corner early in the 94th minute and finally got a shot to go, as Amber McDermott found Graisa Madden in the box for the goal. Plattsburgh would work to try and even up the score over the last 15-plus minutes, but couldn't get anything to go, falling to Oswego 1-0 for the first time since 2015. 

Kirsten Villemaire (Plattsburgh, NY/Beekmantown) attempted five shots for the Cards, while Nora Fitzgerald (New Rochelle, NY/New Rochelle) added four attempts. 

The Cardinals will look towards next season, as they will lose several key pieces offensively, but will return much of the midfield and defense for the 2023 season.