PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher University women's soccer team was in action on Tuesday as they hosted cross-town rival, Nazareth College in a battle of the top two seeds of the Empire 8 conference. They both battled hard and the contest ended in a 1-1 draw. Fisher moves to 6-2-5 on the season and hold a conference mark of 4-0-2, while the Golden Flyers now sit at 5-2-7 and 4-0-3 in E8 play.

Tori Cruz recorded the first shot attempt for Fisher in the sixth minute and the opposing goalie needed to make a save in order to prevent the early goal. Emma Spelman had the next attempt in the 24th minute, but the shot went just wide. The Cardinal defense withstood the Naz attack and were able to take advantage of an opportunity in the 43rd minute. Jackie Gervias controlled a ball that deflected off a defender and she passed it off for Siobhan McMakin to rocket into the back of the net. Fisher went to halftime with a 1-0 advantage.

The offense slowed for both side in the second half, with Spelman having the only shot in the first 30 minutes of action. The Golden Flyers scored the tying goal in the 70th minute with a long shot that snuck into the corner of the goal. McMakin took an opportunity outside of the box, but the Naz goalie was able to make the save in the 76th minute. Spelman fired an opportunity a few minutes later, but once against the goalkeeper made the save. The Cardinals were able to hang on for the 1-1 draw as the final horn sounded.

Up next for the Cardinals is Senior Day on Saturday, October 22. The Cardinals will host Alfred University at 6 p.m. with a chance to clinch a spot in the Empire 8 conference playoffs.

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