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Kate Redmond
KEVIN COLTON

William Smith Soccer Megan O'Connor

#5 Herons defeat Keuka 2-0, advance in NCAAs

Box Score PITTSFORD, N.Y.—The fifth-ranked William Smith College soccer team defeated Keuka 2-0 this afternoon to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. The Herons improve to 14-1-4 overall, while the Storm ends their season with a 10-6-3 record.

William Smith posted its first goal in the second half, at the 59 minute, 7 second mark. First-year forward Kate Redmond (Bernard/Bernardsville, N.J.) crossed the ball to junior midfielder Katelyn Tyson (Leland/San Jose, Calif.), who headed it in for the tally.

Less than four minutes later, at 62:40, first-year midfielder Sarah Tarantino (East Aurora/East Aurora, N.Y.) scored unassisted to give the Herons a 2-0 advantage. The goal marked her third of the season.

William Smith first-year goalkeeper Amanda Davis (Roxbury/Succasunna, N.J.) picked up one save to improve to 8-0-4 in net. Heron sophomore Alex Chase (Bosque School/Albuquerque, N.M.) also made one stop in relief, while Storm goalie Ashley Vail collected eight saves.

William Smith outshot Keuka 21-2, and held a 12-0 advantage in corner kicks.

The Herons will take on Endicott in the second round of the NCAA Tournament tomorrow, Nov. 16, at Nazareth at 1 p.m.
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