ALFRED, N.Y. - The Smith College soccer team lost to non-conference opponent Rochester, 1-0, at the Alfred University Tournament Sunday at Yunevich Field. The Pioneers dropped to 1-1 on the season while the Yellow improved to 2-0.

Sophomore forward Reilly Sullivan (Keene, N.H./Keene) led the offense with two shots on goal. Both teams played a scoreless first half and it wasn't until the last three minutes of the second half when Rochester took advantage of a corner opportunity. Sophomore Emily Henry tallied her first of the season to lead her team to victory.

Shelby Hall (West Springfield, Mass./West Springfield) stopped 11 shots for the Pioneers while Madilynne Lee made five saves for Rochester.

Rochester vs. Smith
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Yunevich Stadium | Alfred, N.Y.
Records: Smith (1-1); Rochester (2-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED
GOAL: UR 1, SMI 0 – 87th minute: First-year Meghan Martin pushed the ball across the goalmouth and Emily Henry was touched it into the net.

GAME NOTES

• Rochester held a 21-8 advantage and a 6-5 edge in corners.
• The Pioneers started four rookies - Peyton McBride (Manchester, N.H./Goffstown), Kelly McKenna (Wilton, Conn./Wilton), Jessica Matsuoka (Redding, Conn./Joel Barlow), and Hannah Kelsey (Hopkinton, N.H./Hamilton College).
• Smith falls to 0-3 all time against the Yellowjackets.

UP NEXT
The Pioneers return will play their home-opener Thursday at 5:00 p.m. against UMass Dartmouth. 

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