Black Knights’ Postseason Run Ends in Championship

Sunday, November 10

Annapolis, MD

1 PM

Army West Point

9-7-4

No. 1 Navy

16-2-3

Army West Point

Navy

Black Knights’ Postseason Run Ends in Championship

November 10, 2019 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Army West Point women's soccer team's postseason run came to an end on Sunday with a 2-1 loss in the Patriot League Championship to top-seeded Navy.

Sydney Cassalia, Erynn Johns and Lauren Drysdale were outstanding for the Cadets throughout the week and were voted to the Patriot League All-Tournament Team.

"I am really proud of our team," said head coach Adrian Blewitt. "We played the game we needed to play. We've made really quick progress with our program. Our goal coming into the season was to make the Patriot League Tournament. We went further than we thought we would. We are not graduating anybody and welcome another 15 to our roster next season so I can't wait for next season."

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Black Knights scored almost halfway through the first half, but Navy took advantage of wind conditions in the second to go ahead 2-1 and ultimately win the contest.
Alyssa Carfagno read the field beautifully from the midfield line on the attack that setup Army's goal. She sailed the ball ahead of Walsh about 30 yards out from the goal and Walsh was able to capitalize on her speed to bolt up the right side for the score.
Navy jumped back in the second half with two goals spaced 17 minutes apart to take a 2-1 lead.
Both goals were scored on thrown ins by the Midshipmen.

HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

The Black Knights finished the season 9-7-4 overall after making it to the Patriot League Championship.
The Cadets competed in their 11th Patriot League Championship.
Walsh netted her third goal of the season and recorded her 10th point.
Carfagno set up Army's goal today to record her fifth point in three games.
It was the freshman's third assist as well during tournament action.
Cassalia registered two saves today and allowed just three goals in the post season.
Johns earned all-tournament recognition due to her seven-point performance over the last six days.
The junior notched two goals and three assists in the postseason tournament.
Drysdale was another with impressive numbers throughout the past three games posting two goals, including the semifinal game-winner, and an assist for five points.