BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville (5-8-2, 3-4-0) fell to Queens (NY) (8-4-4, 3-1-3), 1-0, on Saturday in its regular-season finale. The Saints were outshot 22-6 but kept the match within reach defensively, with goalkeeper Alegra Black recording five saves over 90 minutes.
Queens generated 22 shots, including six on goal, while D'Youville finished with six shots and three on target. Black helped keep the Knights off the scoreboard in the first half, making three saves as the Saints held Queens scoreless through the opening 45 minutes. Kayla Frasca, Gabrielle Giesing and Ariana Dandu each recorded a shot for D'Youville in the first half as the teams entered halftime tied 0-0.
The Knights broke the deadlock at 50:24 when Jenna Rosenberger scored off assists from Kayla Camacho and Anna Tavantzis to give Queens a 1-0 lead. D'Youville looked to respond, creating several opportunities throughout the second half. Giesing and Sophia Hobson had attempts saved around a corner kick in the 64th minute, while Giesing put another shot on goal at 74:40.
Black added two more saves in the second half to keep the deficit at one, but the Saints were unable to find an equalizer before the final whistle. Giesing led D'Youville with three shots, including two on goal, while Black finished with five saves.
D'Youville concludes the regular season at 5-8-2 overall and 3-4-0 in conference play. The Saints now turn their attention to the ECC Women's Soccer Championship as they prepare for postseason competition.
