Plattsburgh State's Jenna McDonald (24) goes one-on-one with SUNY Delhi's Lauryn Schmidt (4) as she takes it to the goal-scoring chance. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh State Cardinals continued their strong season with a 4-0 win over the SUNY Delhi Broncos in a SUNYAC women's soccer matchup Wednesday afternoon before 200 fans. The contest marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs, with Plattsburgh State entering the day at 4-2-4 and SUNY Delhi carrying a 3-5-2 record. The Cardinals opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Sydney Myers found the back of the net for her fifth goal of the season, giving the home side a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Plattsburgh State seized control early in the second half. Alexis Patrick recorded her first goal of the season in the 49th minute to double the Cardinals' advantage. Just three minutes later, Myers struck again, scoring her second goal of the match and sixth of the season to extend the lead to 3-0. The Cardinals kept the pressure on and added an insurance marker in the 72nd minute when Ellie Graney scored her first goal of the season. With a balanced offense and strong defense, Plattsburgh State secured the 4-0 shutout. The Cardinals return to SUNYAC play Saturday when they travel to Oswego, while SUNY Delhi hosts Alfred State. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Lauren Motta (30) and SUNY Delhi Shannon Walsh (15) battle for the ball midfield as they look to gain position. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Bailee Lafountain and Potsdam State's Aubrey Meddaugh (4) battle for the ball in the 18-yard box as Lafountain would have the lone goal of the game. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh State Cardinals opened SUNYAC conference play in impressive fashion, defeating North Country rival Potsdam State 1-0 before 200 enthusiastic fans. The Cardinals struck early, taking the lead just seven minutes into the contest. Bailee LaFountain found the back of the net with a long-range shot that sailed into the top corner for her fifth goal of the season, giving Plattsburgh all the offense it would need. Plattsburgh controlled play throughout the afternoon, consistently pressuring the Bears' defense and generating 30 shots on goal. Despite the relentless attack, Potsdam goalkeeper Caroline Vines kept her team within striking distance, making 14 saves and turning in a strong performance between the posts. The Cardinals' defense was equally dominant on the other end of the field. Plattsburgh limited the Bears to just four shots on goal and prevented any sustained offensive pressure. Goalkeeper Desiree Dubois stopped all four attempts she faced to earn the shutout victory. LaFountain's early goal proved to be the difference as the Cardinals secured the 1-0 conference win and improved their record to 4-2-3. Plattsburgh will look to carry the momentum into Saturday's road matchup against Oneonta State. Meanwhile, Potsdam State falls to 3-5-2 and will return home Saturday to take on Cobleskill. Gallery

Potsdam State's Caroline Viens (1) with one of her 14 saves on the afternoon from the shot from Plattsburgh State's Alana Delacruz (9). Gallery

Castleton State's Chloe Green scored the deflection goal over the Cardinal's Lily Bailey for the 10 lead. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh State Cardinals opened their season in impressive fashion, defeating the Castleton State Spartans 4-1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House in front of 350 fans. The game did not start the way the Cardinals had hoped, as Castleton struck first in the 14th minute. Gwen Bridges found the back of the net on a deflection, giving the Spartans an early 1-0 advantage. Plattsburgh answered immediately. Just one minute later, Bailee LaFountain scored her first goal of the season to even the match at 1-1. The Cardinals continued to apply pressure and took the lead for good in the 26th minute. Alana Delacruz capitalized on a rebound and buried a shot into a wide-open net, putting Plattsburgh ahead 2-1 heading into halftime. In the second half, the Cardinals kept control of the match. LaFountain added her second goal of the game in the 76th minute, finding the corner of the net to extend the lead to 3-1. LaFountain was not finished. In the 86th minute, she completed the hat trick when her shot ricocheted off the post and into the net, giving Plattsburgh a commanding 4-1 lead. The Cardinals held on from there to secure the season-opening victory and improve to 1-0. Plattsburgh dominated throughout the contest, recording 36 shots on goal. The Cardinals' goalkeeping unit combined for 13 saves in the win. Plattsburgh will look to move to 2-0 when it travels to take on Farmington State on Saturday. Castleton falls to 0-1 on the season after dropping its opener on the road. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Lilly Bailey (1) with the sliding stop as Castleston State's Maya Coviello (15). Gallery