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BUFFALO, N.Y. – A new chapter in Buffalo State women’s soccer began in style on Friday afternoon, as the Bengals powered past Keuka College, 5-0, at Coyer Field. The win marked the first career victory for head coach Victoria Caruso, setting the tone for the season ahead.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State– 5, Keuka College – 0
LOCATION: Coyer Field – Buffalo, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 1-0-0 (0-0-0 SUNYAC), Keuka College: 0-1-0 (0-0-0 Empire 8)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
Olivia Kilmer (Hammondsport, N.Y./Avoca) wasted no time making her presence felt, striking twice and leading all players with five shots on goal.
Gwen Jarosz (North Tonawanda, N.Y./Niagara-Wheatfield), Camille Ova (Ajax, Ont./Saint-Charles-Garnier), and Ali Maynard (Syracuse, N.Y./Nottingham) each added goals, while Kaylee Valentic (North Tonawanda, N.Y./North Tonawanda) provided the lone assist.
Addy Williams (Grapevine, Texas/Grapevine) and Taylor Clisson (Syracuse, N.Y./Solvay) split time in goal to secure the shutout, with Clisson making the Bengals’ only save.
HOW IT HAPPENED
It took less than two minutes for the Caruso era to find the back of the net. Kilmer opened the scoring early, sending the Bengals into an offensive rhythm that Keuka never recovered from.
By the 20th minute, the Bengals had already built a commanding 3-0 lead, fueled by clinical finishing and a defense that refused to allow the Wolves any room to operate. Another strike before halftime pushed the margin to 4-0, giving the Bengals full control at the break.
The second half was more of the same. With confidence high and momentum on their side, the Bengals kept the pressure on, adding one final goal in the 80th minute to cap off a convincing 5-0 victory, giving Coach Caruso and staff their first win at the helm of the Buffalo State women’s soccer program…congratulations!
From start to finish, the Bengals dictated play, outshooting Keuka 23-2 on the day.
FOR THE FOES
Sophia Watkins led the Wolves with two shots on net.
Elianna Wilder completed a full game, making nine saves in net for the Wolves.
UP NEXT
The Bengals will return to action tomorrow afternoon, playing host to the Lycoming College at 2:00 P.M. on Coyer Field.
