New Paltz wins 2024 SUNYAC Women's Soccer Championship
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. - New Paltz beat Cortland, 2-0, to win its second overall SUNYAC women's soccer championship, Saturday at South Turf Field. The Hawks won their first crown in 2011. With the win New Paltz earned an automatic berth into the NCAA DIII tournament.
Rachel Eisert was named the SUNYAC Women's Soccer Tournament MVP. The senior midfielder had one goal and one assist in two shutouts to help the Hawks win the SUNYAC championship title.
2024 Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team 
Grace Auer, Fredonia
Katie Sellers, Fredonia
Shannon Lowney, Oneonta
Keira Dashnow, Oneonta
Katie Consenza, Cortland
Piper Klammer, Cortland
Kristen Spendal, Cortland
Mia Baldinger, New Paltz
Maddie Franklin, New Paltz
Hannah Wellinger, New Paltz
MVP - Rachel Eisert, New Paltz
Elite 20
The SUNYAC Elite 20, an award modeled after the NCAA ELITE 90 program, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the conference championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers.
Cortland's Keara Johnson is this year's SUNYAC Women's Soccer Elite 20 award winner. Johnson is a junior physical education major with a 3.96 overall GPA.
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Cortland | New Paltz |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 10 (3) | 10 (7) |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls | 6 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
