KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — Freshman Parker Lahey scored her first career goal midway through the first half and the result would hold as Keuka College defeated Buffalo State 1-0 in women's soccer at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex on Saturday.

Lindsey Garbacz left a free kick go just outside of the box that rang off the crossbar. Lahey was there to head the carom home for the Keuka College (1-0-1) goal. Sam Pelcher pitched a shutout in goal, making six saves against the Bengals.

Keuka College 1 vs. Buffalo State 0                                                      

Play was even between the Wolves and Bengals over the opening minutes of play. 25 minutes into play, Lindsey Garbacz dribbled across the top of the 18, was doubled, and taken down by Buffalo State resulting in a free kick for the Wolves. Garbacz lined up the kick at the edge of the goal box in the middle of the field. She let a right footer go looking for the upper 90. She was just off as the ball went off the corner of the crossbar and the right post. The ball kicked down and right into the middle of the six-yard box. It went right to Parker Lahey who headed it to the left, past the goalie, and in for the 1-0 lead. Keuka remained ahead 1-0 at the half.

The Wolves came out of the break strong and protected their lead. Keuka College outshot Buffalo State 5-4, but none of Keuka's shots were on goal. Conversely, all four of Buffalo State's attempts were on frame, but Pelcher stood tall to the task. The junior made four of her six saves in the second half to preserve the 1-0 Keuka College victory.

KC Notes:

·       Keuka College extends its winning streak over Buffalo State to nine games

·       Despite a history that spans 10 matches, Saturday was the first meeting between Keuka College and Buffalo State in women's soccer since 2001

·       The Wolves have had a strong start to the season. It was the first time since 2016 that Keuka has scored in each of its first two games and the first time since 2000 that Keuka has not suffered a defeat in their opening games

·       Parker Lahey scored her first collegiate goal against the Bengals. It was the only shot on goal for the Wolves in the match

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will look to carry the momentum into their next match. Keuka College will remain at home at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex on Wednesday night. Keuka will host their former conference foes Penn College at 7 p.m.