KINGS POINT, NY – The Maritime College women's soccer team took on Merchant Marine for the first time in program history on Saturday afternoon.  The Privateers (3-9-0, 2-6-0 Skyline) led 2-1 at halftime, but the Mariners (7-5-1, 2-5-1 Skyline) scored three times in the second half to earn a 4-2 victory at Tomb Field.

After Cassidy Jester gave Merchant Marine an early lead, Maritime responded in the 15^th minute.  Anya Josberger (Coxsackie, NY) took a corner kick and found Ava Morrill (New Windsor, NY), who headed it in to tie the game.  The Privateers scored again just 1:23 later, when Kiera Ford (Montgomery, NY) connected with Jenna Lesiewicz (Wading River, NY).  Her first goal of the year put Maritime in front 2-1.

Emily Commodore (Tinton Falls, NJ) made four saves early in the second half to help preserve the lead, but the Mariners got one past her in the 63^rd minute to tie the game.  Jinae Teria scored on a deflection in the 75^th minute to give Merchant Marine the lead, then Marina Ronzoni found the back of the net three minutes later to make it a 4-2 game.

Morrill's goal was her second of the season and first since the opening game against Alverno.  Ford now has a team-leading four assists on the year, while Josberger's assist was her third.  Commodore (1-5-0) was credited with 12 saves.

Teria and Natalie Colpoys each had a goal and an assist for the Mariners.  Merchant Marine goalkeeper Margaret Ripperger (7-5-1) made a pair of saves.

On Tuesday, Maritime concludes its home schedule against Mount St. Vincent (9-3-0, 7-1-0 Skyline).  The Privateers will honor their graduating seniors—Commodore, Josberger, Courtney Curley (Rochester, NY), Erin Hartill (Sound Beach, NY) and Liz Pomaro (Farmingville, NY)—prior to the 7 p.m. game.