FREDONIA, N.Y. - Grace Van der Ven scored directly off a corner kick with 40 seconds left int he first sudden death overtime as the University of Rochester edged Geneseo, 1-0, in women's soccer.
The victory gave Rochester its first win of the year and came at the Clarion Soccer Classic hosted by Fredonia State. Rochester lost late in the second overtime against host Fredonia on Friday evening.
Bridget Lang made three saves to earn the shutout. Julia Sanger had four saves for Geneseo (1-4). Geneseo outshot Rochester, 10-9. The Yellowjackets earned five corner kicks to two for the Blue Knights.
Rochester opens its home season on Wednesday against RIT at Fauver Stadium at 7 pm.
