GENESEO, N.Y. - The Hawks opened conference play on the road against conference rival SUNY Geneseo, battling the Knights to a scoreless draw.

 

THE BASICS

• Final Score: SUNY Geneseo 0 Hartwick 0

• Location: Geneseo, N.Y.

• Records: SUNY Geneseo (0-1-3, 0-0-1 Empire 8) Hartwick (2-0-3, 0-0-1 Empire 8)
   

BY THE NUMBERS

• The Hawks played a heavily defensive game, holding off 20 shots from the Knights while posting 3 of their own.

• Geneseo would also outshoot the Hawks with an 11-1 advantage on corner kicks.

• Mikayla Piersa was an asset to the Hawks, shutting down Geneseo's attacks and tallying 7 saves. The Knights, in comparison, would make 2.

 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Knights peppered the Hartwick goal with shots out of the gate, hoping to secure their first win of the season, though the Hawks defense stood tall to block four shots within the first ten minutes alone. Piersa in goal would also add 2 saves to keep the game scoreless in the first half. After nearly 35 minutes, Lily Dempsey (Glenville, N.Y.) would be the first Hawk to post a shot on goal, though a save from the Knights' goalkeeper would stifle 'Wick's attempt to gain the advantage.

The Knights refused to let up in the second half, though nothing would find the net as more shots went off target or thwarted by Piersa. On an offensive assault by the Hawks, Ella Grupe (Freehold, N.Y.) would try to put one on the board, only to be halted by the Geneseo goalkeeper. Jenna Mierek would continue the crusade, taking the Hawk's lone corner kick of the day two minutes later.

By the final ten minutes, both teams were desperate to score, with the Knights posting another 2 shots that would be blocked by Hartwick defenders. In a last ditch-effort with 44 seconds on the clock, Reilly Groff (Monroe, N.Y.) would send a heater toward the Geneseo goal, though it would end up wide. Despite incredible effort on both sides of the field, neither team could muster a goal in a deadlocked draw at 0-0.

 

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will take a short break from conference play as they return home to face the SUNY Potsdam Bears on Wednesday, September 17th, at 4 PM.

 

About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.