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Chloe Green dribbling the ball down the field
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VTSU Castleton CAST (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
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Winner Plattsburgh St. PLAT (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
VTSU Castleton CAST
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Final
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Plattsburgh St. PLAT
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Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
VTSU Castleton CAST 1 0 1
Plattsburgh St. PLAT 2 2 4

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Castleton Drops Season Opener to Plattsburgh State

CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's soccer team battled Plattsburgh State Tuesday evening, falling to the Cardinals in nonconference action.

The Basics:
  • Final Score: 4-1 Plattsburgh State
  • Location: Plattsburgh, N.Y. | Field House Complex
  • Records: 1-0 Plattsburgh State | 0-1 Castleton

How it Happened:
The Spartans struck first as Chloe Green found the back of the net off an assist from Gwen Bridges to give Castleton an early lead.

Plattsburgh answered shortly after, finding the equalizer before taking the lead in the 26th minute. The Cardinals controlled possession for the remainder of the half, but Julie Cooper kept Castleton within reach with several key saves.

Ella Hall entered in goal to start the second half, making an immediate save as the Cardinals continued their attack. Plattsburgh didn't let up with a new keeper in net, but Hall stood tall with several saves to keep the Spartans within striking distance.

Emma Kirby nearly answered for the Spartans, sending a shot just right of the net, but the Cardinals continued to carry the play and added another goal in the 75th minute to extend their lead.

By the Numbers:
  • Cooper and Hall each finished with six saves for the Spartans.
 
What's Next
The Spartans will travel to New England College on Sept. 4 for a nonconference matchup at 3 p.m.  
 
 
 
 
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