YONKERS, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over St. Joseph's Long Island on Saturday afternoon at Fleming Field in the first round of the Skyline Conference Tournament. The Gryphons will advance to play Mount Saint Vincent in the Skyline Semifinals on Wednesday, November 6th in Riverdale, N.Y.

Notable Performers

• Katey Beaver scored the game's lone goal in the 33rd minute, bringing her season total to 10 scores
• Lily Matalus provided the assist on Beaver's goal and contributed three shots of her own, helping to keep Sarah Lawrence's offense active
• Goalkeeper Bella Vaca recorded three saves, securing her eighth clean sheet of the season

How it Happened

The match began with both teams vying for control in the midfield. Sarah Lawrence created the first significant opportunity in the 17th minute with a shot from Cora Colvin that was saved by Golden Eagles' goalkeeper Kristin Vahle. The Gryphons continued to press and broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Matalus set up Beaver, who scored with her right foot from in front of the goal. St. Joseph's managed just one corner kick in the first half and failed to put a shot on goal, as the Gryphons took a 1-0 lead into halftime. In the second half, the Gryphons ramped up the pressure with 11 shots, testing Vahle, who made five saves. St. Joseph's also pushed forward, in search of an equalizer, but Vaca and the Gryphons' defense held firm, led by first-team all-conference defender Daniela Perez and sophomore Madeline Moor. A late attempt from St. Joseph's forward Gianna Gambino was saved by Vaca, preserving the shutout and securing the win.

Up Next

The Gryphons (12-7-1, Skyline 9-2-1) advance to the Skyline Conference semifinals on Wednesday, November 6, where they will face off against Mount Saint Vincent. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Marillac Field in Riverdale, N.Y. as Sarah Lawrence aims to continue their postseason run and earn a spot in the conference's championship game on Saturday, November 9th.