KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Field Hockey team lost their season-opening game on Wednesday, falling to SUNY Oneonta 5-0 in a non-conference game at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex.  

Keuka College (0-1) got eight saves in goal from Khadeeja Reed.

SUNY Oneonta 5 at Keuka College 0
SUNY Oneonta opened with possession and control against the Wolves on Wednesday. The visitors struck first five minutes in with a goal for the early advantage. The Wolves settled play and built up a corner two minutes later but were unable to convert. A later effort by Alexis McGregor was blocked, and Oneonta remained ahead 1-0 after the first.

The Red Dragons took advantage of a penalty corner early in the second to double their lead. The visitors remained in control for the rest of the half. Reed was called upon during a flurry of shots midway through the frame. She held the Red Dragons at two as SUNY Oneonta remained ahead 2-0 at the break.

SUNY Oneonta put the game away in the third with three goals to widen their lead. They scored four minutes into the second half, again taking advantage of a corner and hitting home a rebound. They then netted two goals in quick succession to grow the margin to 5-0.

Oneonta saw the game out in the fourth. Alexis Dodge showed good possession in the final minute of the game, getting into the scoring area and letting a shot loose. Unfortunately, it slid just wide of goal as SUNY Oneonta defeated Keuka College 5-0.

KC Notes:

• Keuka College falls to 0-6 all-time against SUNY Oneonta
• The Wolves remain winless, 0-10, in season-opening games in program history
• Khadeeja Reed tied her career high with eight saves in the game. She tied her previous mark from last season, also set against SUNY Oneonta

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves take to the road this weekend with a road game at Lycoming College. The Wolves and Warriors will square off from Williamsport, Pa. at 11 a.m.