ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Utica College women's soccer team lost to host Nazareth College 2-0 in Empire 8 Conference action on Saturday. The Golden Flyers netted a goal in each half to earn their first Empire 8 victory of the season.

Nazareth improves to 6-2-2 overall and 1-1 in Empire 8 play, while Utica drops to 1-9 and 1-3, respectively. The Pioneers return to action on Tuesday when they travel to Brockport to take on the Golden Eagles at 7 p.m.

Nazareth's strong attack struck in the 18th minute off a corner kick.  Following an initial shot and scrum in front, Julia Delgatti cashed in on the door step for her sixth goal of the season.

Allison Dobles kept a blank slate for Nazareth in the 42nd minute on the Pioneers best chance of the half.  Xiomara Rodriguez (Bay Shore, NY/Brentwood) ripped a shot from outside the 18 that Dobles pushed aside.

Mary Kate Ordway used an excellent individual effort in the 81st minute to add an insurance goal, beating three defenders on the left flank and then firing a shot to the far post for the 2-0 advantage.

Nazareth's offense made it difficult all game, generating 30 shots and forcing UC goalkeeper Allison Wagner (Canandaigua, NY/Canandaigua Academy) to make 18 saves.