Nazareth College Athletics

ROCHESTER, NY (nazathletics.com) - A goal and two assists from Carolina Lott-Diamond led the Golden Flyers to a 4-1 victory over Elmira on Saturday afternoon at Golden Flyer Stadium. Nazareth improves their overall record to 6-2-1 and 4-1 in Empire 8 play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Just eight minutes into the game, the Golden Flyers had a great chance to jump out to an early lead. Carolina Lott-Diamond's centering attempt just missed Kiyomi Mastro in front of the Elmira goal, then Mastro picked up the ball and found Giuliana Rodriguez and her shot barely missed.
• In the 22nd minute, Nazareth would capitalize. Lott-Diamond delivered a beautiful through ball to a streaking Rodriguez who made no mistake placing it in the lower right corner to give Nazareth a 1-0 lead. 
• Just three minutes later, Lott-Diamond continued her strong half, putting Nazareth up 2-0. She worked her way to the goal on the left side of the box, then chipped a left-footed shot over the goalkeeper to cap off a strong solo effort.
• In the 38th minute, Elmira cut the Nazareth lead in half. Katriana Walls was able to make the first stop on the breakaway, but then the follow-up chance trickled in.
• A solid first half for Nazareth saw them leading in shots 9-5. 
• The first half began very defensively as Nazareth was looking to preserve their two-goal lead. However, in the 67th minute, Aubrey Rizzo gave the Golden Flyers the insurance marker. Lott-Diamond played a pass into the box that found Savanna Biehler, who one-touched it over to Rizzo, and she finished it off in the lower right corner. 
• In the final minute, Nazareth added on another goal, courtesy of Lauren Richie. Maia Coyle would pick up the lone assist to secure the 4-1 victory for the Golden Flyers. 

GAME NOTES:

• Carolina Lott-Diamond had her best offensive performance as a Golden Flyer, recording one goal and two assists
• Giuliana Rodriguez added her second goal of the season
• Aubrey Rizzo and Lauren Richie both scored their first goal of the season
• Freshman Savanna Biehler registered an assist to bring her team leading point total to 21
• Freshman Maia Coyle collected her first point as a Golden Flyer, with the assist on Richie's goal
• Katriana Walls stood tall in goal, stopping 5/6 Soaring Eagle shots

UP NEXT:
The Golden Flyers continue their two game homestand on Wednesday, October 7th at 4 p.m. as they welcome Houghton to town. Nazareth has enjoyed plenty of success against the Highlanders in recent years, winning each of the last 11 meetings.
 
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