The SUNY Oswego women’s soccer team advanced in the SUNYAC Playoffs, defeating SUNY Oneonta 3-2 on the road at Red Dragon Field. Luz De Luna Catano-Matip scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute, propelling the fifth-seeded Lakers into the conference semifinals following a tight postseason fixture.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Offensive Efficiency: Kyla Sustad’s multi-point performance (one goal, one assist, four total shots) highlights her elevated usage rate as the focal point of the Lakers’ attack heading into the next round.
- Defensive Workload: Goalkeeper Lucy Starzyk played all 90 minutes and turned away three shots, anchoring a backline that absorbed heavy late pressure from Oneonta.
- Tournament Trajectory: Moving past a higher-seeded opponent on the road shifts Oswego’s momentum upward as they prepare for the SUNYAC Semifinals.
Road Resilience and Tactical Adjustments in Oneonta
The Lakers arrived in Oneonta looking to maintain their postseason momentum after a commanding 5-1 victory over Potsdam earlier in the week, oswegolakers.com reported. Facing a Red Dragon side they had not seen all season, Oswego immediately confronted adversity when the hosts struck first. But the Lakers answered before the intermission.
At the 28:01 mark, Liliana De Collibus rose to meet a corner kick delivered by Kyla Sustad, heading the ball home to level the score at 1-1. The equalizer sparked a sustained spell of pressure from Oswego. Between the 26th and 35th minutes, the visitors generated six shots and four corner ticks, completely tilting the field position before adding two more corners before the whistle.
Trading Blows Down the Stretch
The second half opened with both sides trading tactical blows. Sustad broke the deadlock at 57:24, finding the back of the net to give the Lakers a 2-1 advantage. Oneonta answered back, neutralizing the lead and threatening to seize control of the elimination match.
With regulation winding down, Luz De Luna Catano-Matip restored the visitors’ edge at 79:32, slotting home what stood as the game-winning strike for a 3-2 scoreline. Oneonta pressed desperately for a second equalizer in the waning moments, but Starzyk came up with a crucial save in the 88th minute to preserve the narrow margin through the final whistle.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyla Sustad | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Luz De Luna Catano-Matip | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Liliana De Collibus | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
With the quarterfinal victory secured, SUNY Oswego advances in the SUNYAC Tournament. The Lakers will travel to Cortland on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to contest the semifinals, oswegolakers.com reported.
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