UTICA, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher women's soccer team played Utica to a scoreless draw on the road on Wednesday night. The result moved the Cardinals to 3-3-2 overall (2-0-1 Empire 8) and the Pioneers to 4-3-2 (1-0-1 Empire 8). 

How It Happened 

The Cardinals had the majority of the offensive chances in the first 45 minutes, attempting eight shots with five of them on net. Fisher put pressure on the Pioneers about midway through the first half as junior Carli Maltbie and seniors Madelyn Wania and Jackie Gervais each put a shot on target in a span of just over two minutes. 

Fisher held Utica to just one shot attempt, which was high, in the first half. 

The Cardinals stayed on the attack in the second half, taking seven shots to Utica's three. Senior Jess Gale and junior Francesca Logrippo had on-target shots for the Cardinals. 

Fisher senior goalkeeper Avery Byrnes finished the contest with two saves, while Utica's Hannah Pcola made seven stops. 

Game Notes

• The Cardinals had a 15-4 advantage in total shots attempted and a 7-2 edge in shots on goal. Logrippo led the Cardinals with three shots, two of which she placed on goal. 

• Byrnes recorded her second consecutive shutout and the 16th of her collegiate career. She's allowed just three goals over seven games this season and has a save percentage of 87.0. 

Up Next

The Cardinals, who have played three straight games on the road, host SUNY Poly at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Growney Stadium.