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OSWEGO — Women’s Basketball gets there second straight win Wednesday night against Canton in a 64-25 final. The victory featured a full Oswego effort as the team outscored the Roos 39-6 at halftime which was a result of some stellular defense as multiple Lakers posted more than four defensive rebounds. Taylor Torchia posted 3-6 for three pointers and finished with 13 points on the game and sophomore Ramatoulaye Sy tallied 16 points as she went 7-15 for field goals. Oswego plans to keep their winning success at home versus Alfred State this Saturday at the Max Ziel Gymnasium. Tip off will be at 3 p.m.
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Laker men’s soccer suffer first SUNYAC loss on the road
BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The Laker men’s soccer took a trip to western New York to play their first SUNYAC matchup against the Brockport Golden Eagles on Wednesday. This game was back and forth right from the beginning stages of the contest when both teams shared possession in each teams offensive zone. Oswego took momentum starting at the 20-minute mark, firing three shots at Brockport goalie Andrew Taylor. But both teams couldn’t get anything to go in the first 45 minutes and the score was tied at 0-0 at half.Oswego started with the momentum again in the second half but was then stopped when Russ Domm scored for Brockport at 51:24. Both teams started to become frustrated from not getting much going and the officials gave out three yellow cards in just 6:57 of play in the second half, two for Oswego and one for Brockport. Jean Pierre Moquillaza put a shot on goal in the 78th minute in hopes for a tying goal but Taylor made a great save keeping the lead for the Golden Eagles. The Lakers had one opportunity to tie with 16 seconds left on the clock but Taylor read Jason Wuytack shot well to clinch the win for Brockport. Kyle Gehnrich led the Lakers with three shots and Matt D’Arpino finished the contest with four saves in the net for Oswego. Oswego is now 2-4-1(0-1-1 SUNYAC)
The Lakers will come back home to take on SUNYAC opponent Cortland Red Dragons on Saturday, September 24 for at 1:00PM
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Oswego Victorious in Season Opener
OSWEGO NY – Oswego welcomed Wilkes University out of Pennsylvania to kick off the 2025 season. After a physical and hard-fought game by both sides, Courtney Key would help Oswego pick up the first win of the 2025 campaign.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams were eager to get this first game going and that was evident as both teams shot out of a cannon to start the game. Nothing came easy in the early going as every ball was fought for and it was extremely physical.Oswego was the first one to strike as they found the back of the net in the first 10 minutes of play. Off a corner kick was the veteran, Courtney Key, to find the back of the net at 9:34. The header would sneak over the stretched hand of the Wilkes goaltender, Ava Long. The corner was sent in by Amber McDermott. The Senior-to-Senior connection got the Lakers up 1-0 to kick off the 2025 season.
Just a few minutes later Oswego extended the lead. Key would again capitalize on a Laker corner. Key would slide across the box with an extremely athletic play to put Oswego up by 2. The assist would go to Kyla Sustad, the first of many for the junior.
It took a while for the Colonels to get back in this one. In the 33rd minute, Wilkes would finally get their foot in the door. Jess Shea found nylon off a corner kick from the Sophomore, Elena Krajain. It was 2-1 going into half in the season opener for the Lakers.
The first half energy seemed to dwindle during the break. The second half started out much slower. Both teams had opportunities, but each team had a scorching hot defense that wouldn’t let up.Things shifted in the 33rd minute of the second period. A pass came from Kayla Baca and Schmitt did the rest. Schmitt would right foot it, and after a tip off the hand of Long, Schmitt found her first goal of the season. The lead was now 3-1 with the Lakers in complete control.
The Lakers would prevail after astounding success on the defensive side of the ball. Oswego wouldn’t pick up a save in this time period as the Colonels wouldn’t be able to get anything on goal. With a balanced attack through and through, the Lakers won the contest, 3-1.
WHAT’S NEXT
Oswego takes on the Knights of Geneseo on Tuesday. Oswego faces a challenge as the Knights had an impressive season in 2024 finishing 13-5-3. Kickoff will be at 4:00pm at Geneseo College Stadium.Luke Belanger’s POTG – Courtney Key (2 goals on 4 shots)
Written by: Luke Belanger
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Laker Field Hockey drops game to defending SUNYAC Champions New Paltz
OSWEGO — Field Hockey hosted the defending SUNYAC Champions, New Paltz, this past Saturday. The Lakers hold the Hawks to a 2-1 score up till halftime. Once the 3rd period begins, New Paltz began to turn on the heat and netted four more goals by the end of the tilt. The lone Oswego goal, scored by Alyssa DeMichael, was a deflection from a shot sent in by Abby Testo. The ladies look to bounce back as they travel to Oneonta on Saturday Oct. 5th for another SUNYAC battle.
