BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville defeated Dominican (N.Y.) 2-1 on Saturday behind two goals from Jimena Loustalot, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter. The Saints improved to 5-5 overall and 3-1 in conference play.
Loustalot opened the scoring at 5:22 in the first quarter, finishing a pass from Madisyn Grawl to give D'Youville an early 1-0 lead. The Saints maintained their advantage through a scoreless second quarter, with Sarah Reifsnyder making two saves to help keep Dominican off the scoreboard.
Dominican found the equalizer at 40:37 in the third quarter when Bodille Snijder scored to even the game at 1-1. D'Youville's defense responded with a strong effort, as Chloe Burkhard recorded two defensive saves and Reifsnyder added another save to keep the game tied entering the fourth.
Loustalot delivered the decisive goal at 53:38, converting following a D'Youville penalty corner to put the Saints ahead 2-1. D'Youville held off Dominican's late push to secure the conference victory.
Loustalot finished with two goals on five shots, putting four attempts on goal. Reifsnyder played all 60 minutes and made three saves, while Burkhard contributed two defensive saves.
D'Youville finished with nine shots, seven on goal, and held a 7-6 advantage in shots on target despite being outshot 10-9. The Saints also generated multiple penalty-corner opportunities to help secure their third conference win of the season.
D'Youville returns to action looking to build on its 3-1 conference record.
