UTICA, N.Y.  – The Hilbert Women's Soccer team finished in a scoreless tie with SUNY Poly this afternoon.  

THE BASICS

• Final Score:  Hilbert 0   I   SUNY Poly 0
• Location:  Wildcats Field | SUNY Poly
• Records:   Hilbert 0-1-2  I  SUNY Poly 1-1-1

HOW IT HAPPENED
 

• Hilbert pressed all game, creating separation from the Wildcat defenders but they were unable to find the back of the net in the 90-minute non-conference contest.
• The Hawks created the pace in the game and continuously pressed forward on attack.
• Defensively, the back line took angles away from Poly and limited their attack with quick steals at the feet and returned the ball back through the midfield.
• With just over five minutes left in the game, Gabrielle Avallone unleashed a hard shot from outside the box but the ball bounced off the cross bar back into play.
• Hilbert's second-half goalie. Hailey Kuder, broke up a crossing pass with 65-seconds left in regulation and sailed the ball down the field.  The Hawks attempted a corner with multiple opportunities inside the 40 to finish but came up empty.

GAME NOTES

• Tahlia Kosek started the game and was credited with the one Hilbert save. 
• Hilbert dominated on offensive outshooting the Wildcats 21-8 and built a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal as well as an 11-5 margin in corner kicks.
• Grace Zabawa (6), Vanessa Van Slyke (5) and Gabrielle Avallone (5) found their rhythm up top and combined for 16 of Hilbert's 21 shots.

 
UP NEXT

Hilbert returns to the Hawks Varsity Field this weekend when they host Morrisville State College (3:15pm) September 10th in the second game of a doubleheader.