OSWEGO — Field Hockey played their final home game of the 2019 season on Saturday when they took on SUNYAC opponent Geneseo. The Knights, who came into the contest 4-0 in SUNYAC play, recorded the first two goals of the game within the first six minutes. The lone Lakers goal would come from Kacie Simzer in the third quarter before the Knights answered in the fourth to finish with a 4-1 final score. Oswego goalie Erica Scheblein recorded 20 saves which was a new career high. The Lakers finish 1-5 in conference competition and will miss the SUNYAC Championship. However, the team will finish their 2019 campaign on the road at St. John Fisher on Wednesday.
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Women’s Hockey gets first win of the season over Williams Smith
OSWEGO — Women’s Hockey played their last exhibition game this past Saturday against Williams Smith. The Lakers got their first win of the season from a combined effort all over the ice. Rachael Farmer started in net for Oswego only allowing one goal against and sported a .900 save percentage. Oswego would tie the Herons off a goal from senior Eryn Stewart who got a pass from transfer Amber Thomas. Freshman Meg Teachout would get her first career goal in the third period and then would add later in the period to solidify the Lakers win. Tia Trovato relieved Farmer in net at the start of the third period and stayed perfect for Oswego. Heading forward Oswego will start a four-game road trip beginning in Vermont against Castleton this coming weekend.
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Men’s Lacrosse Wins Four in a Row
Oswego, NY – The Lakers had a matchup against the Oneonta Red Dragons this past weekend at Laker Turf Stadium. Oneonta entered Saturday’s matchup riding a five game win streak averaging 15 goals per game over their five game stretch. Oswego’s defense kept the Red Dragons in check, only allowing eight goals against them.
At the start of the first quarter, it looked like things were not going to go the Lakers way, surrendering the first goal just under four minutes into play. However, Oswego’s Max Brodman was able to tie the match at one just two minutes later, scoring while up a man. The match would remain tied at one until Trey Jones gave the Lakers a one goal lead with just five seconds left in the quarter. The Red Dragons bounced back in the second quarter, scoring two in the first five minutes, taking a one goal lead over the Lakers. Oswego wouldn’t score their first goal until there was five minutes left in the first half, with the goal coming from Liam Sexton, assisted by Jones. Oneonta would add two more goals before the end of the half, with Jason Dongelewic adding another for the Lakers. Oneonta held a one goal lead going into halftime, leading 5-4.
It appeared to be the Red Dragon’s game in the second half, building a three goal lead over Oswego with eight minutes left in the third. The Lakers bounced back with two straight goals to cut Oneonta’s lead to one. Scoring for Oswego was Brodman, netting his second goal, and Corey O’Connor, assisted by Gavin Elston. In the final three minutes of the third, the Lakers and Red Dragons exchanged goals, making the score eight Oneonta, seven Oswego. Scoring the final goal in the third for Oswego was Sexton, giving him two on the afternoon.
The Lakers shined in the fourth quarter, holding the Red Dragons scoreless on defense, while the offense found their rhythm, scoring four fourth quarter goals to give them the late come from behind victory. Elston netted two goals in a row for the Lakers around the midpoint of the fourth, giving them a one point lead. Oswego added two more goals in the final five minutes of the game, with goals coming from Jones and Dongelewic. The Lakers won the game by three goals, with the final score being 11-8. Aiden Kenyon tallied ten saves in goal, getting the victory on the day. The Lakers will travel to New Paltz to take on the Hawks on Saturday, April 15th at 1pm.
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