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ALBANY-Senior midfielder Roxana Hernandez buried a twice deflected ball amid a swarm of players near the opposing goal line with just more than five minutes remaining to lift The College of Saint Rose to tonight's 2-1 season-opening win against visiting Wilmington.

"It was a great team win. The ladies battled through a physical match and showed a lot of heart," said head coach Laurie Darling Gutheil.
 
The Golden Knights (1-0) controlled the pace for most of the match to manufacture 18-3 shot and 7-3 corner kick advantages.
 
Saint Rose got out to a 1-0 lead with 13:10 expired when sophomore midfielder Eva Frazzoni one-touched a ball inside the right post off a pass from sophomore forward Nina Predanic.
 
However, Wilmington (0-1) answered with the equalizer 20 minutes later when freshman midfielder Krysta Memis delivered a through ball that sprung senior forward Loran Wyrough who deposited her strike into the left side.
 
The Golden Knights kept their composure though and steadily assumed control as the second half moved along. Hernandez subsequently assured the effort paid off.
 
Sophomore keeper Marika Laurendeau recorded two second half saves to pick up the win, while senior Kierstyn Williams turned aside five threats for the Wildcats.
 
Looking ahead, Saint Rose is back home next Wednesday to take on Roberts Wesleyan. Meanwhile, Wilmington hosts the Redhawks this Saturday.

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