UAlbany Hosts Governor's Cup Women's Soccer Tournament at Varsity Field on Sept. 19-21

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Albany, N.Y. – The University at Albany women’s soccer program will host the Governor’s Cup at Varsity Field on Sept. 19 and 21. The tournament field features Army, Sacred Heart and Siena.

UAlbany enters the tournament with a record of 2-7 after taking a 2-1 loss to Massachusetts at home on Wednesday. Freshman Kendra Harrell-Vigil, who has started every match, was named the America East Conference Rookie of the Week on Sept. 15 after netting her first career goal and being named to the all-tournament team along with Ashley Tirabassi at last weekend’s Niagara Falls Classic. Tirabassi and freshman Rebecca Lee lead the America East Conference in scoring with nine points apiece. Freshman goalkeeper Cate Crenson has started eight of the nine games in net and has a .692 save percentage as well as a 2.77 goals against average.

Gene Ventriglia, who is the only head coach the U.S. Military Academy program has ever known, has led the Black Knights to a 4-3 ledger. Army most recently placed fourth at the Air Force Tournament. Dymon Washington, Deanna Cleg and Pia White all have two goals apiece, while Washington’s six points is a team-best. Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Lostetter has a .708 save percentage and a 1.81 goals against average.

After qualifying for its seventh straight Northeast Conference Tournament and advancing to the championship match in 2007, Sacred Heart has struggled out of the gates this fall and stands 0-7 overall. The Pioneers most recently took a 6-0 loss at Yale on Sept. 16. Leigh Dogmanits leads the offensive attack with two goals, while Britney Dupee has the squad’s only other goal this season. Meghan Reichelt, the only goalkeeper on the roster, has a .569 save percentage.

Siena is also participating.

Governor’s Cup Schedule (Varsity Field)

Friday, Sept. 19
siena vs. Sacred Heart, 1:00 p.m.
UAlbany vs. Army, 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 21
Lil’ Danes Clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (UAlbany women’s soccer practice field)
siena vs. Army, 11:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart vs. UAlbany, 1:00 p.m.

Governor’s Cup Clinic Note: The UAlbany women’s soccer team will be hosting a free clinic for boys and girls, from ages 5-13, on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at its practice field adjacent to Varsity Field. Directed by head coach Mary-Frances Monroe, kids will have the opportunity to improve their soccer skills and get to know the players on the UAlbany team. All kids should bring shin guards, cleats, a ball and a water bottle.