BUFFALO, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher University women's soccer team (4-1) downed Buffalo State (1-5) 3-0 on Wednesday night at Coyer Field for its third shutout victory in five games this season.
Off to their first 4-1 start since 2021, the Cardinals scored twice in the first half and cushioned their advantage with one more in the second. They finished with an overwhelming 24-6 advantage in shots, placing 11 of those attempts on net.
Sophomore goalkeeper Isabella Ayers, responsible for each of the Cardinals' three shutouts, played all 90 minutes in net. She made two saves.
How It Happened
Junior forward Emily Woolingham opened the scoring just past the midway point of the first half with her sixth goal of the season, which came on a penalty kick. About two minutes later, sophomore defender Gianna Conklin doubled the Cardinals' advantage, netting her first collegiate goal.
Freshman forward Jillyan Ewing capped the scoring in the 86th minute with her second goal of the season. Woolingham earned credit for the assist, her second of the year.
Ayers recorded both of her saves in the second half.
Game Notes
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Woolingham has scored in all but one of the Cardinals' five games. She leads the Empire 8 Conference in goals (6) and total points (14) so far this season.
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Woolingham recorded her seventh collegiate game with a goal and an assist.
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The Cardinals' 4-1 start marks just their second since 2000.
Up Next
The Cardinals open Empire 8 play against Alfred at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Growney Stadium.
