ALBANY, NEW YORK - Dartmouth secured a convincing 3-0 victory over UAlbany on Tuesday afternoon at Casey Stadium. The Big Green (7-3-4) controlled the match throughout, extending their unbeaten streak while UAlbany (2-11-2) suffered their fifth consecutive loss.
Emmanuella Frimpomaa broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, finishing a well-crafted attack assisted by Stephanie Lathrop and Audrey Marin. Lykke Ihrfelt doubled Dartmouth's advantage in the 54th minute, before Stephanie Lathrop added the third goal in the 55th minute off an assist from Abigail Reger to complete the scoring.
The first half saw Dartmouth establish their dominance early, with Madyson Yu testing UAlbany's defense with a shot in the 6th minute. Frankie Valverde created multiple opportunities, recording three shots within a four-minute span starting in the 7th minute. The Great Danes struggled to contain Dartmouth's attack, with Madison Hnis receiving a yellow card in the 23rd minute for an unsporting challenge.
Dartmouth's pressure intensified after the break, with Michal Cagungun hitting the woodwork in the 49th minute. The Big Green's tactical adjustments paid dividends as they scored twice in quick succession through Ihrfelt and Lathrop. UAlbany's Brielle Fitzpatrick attempted to spark a comeback with a late shot in the 89th minute, but Dartmouth's defense held firm.
The statistical dominance of Dartmouth was evident throughout the match. The Big Green outshot UAlbany 21-4, putting 10 shots on target compared to the Great Danes' 2. Dartmouth also held the advantage in corner kicks (6-2), while maintaining disciplined play with no yellow cards compared to UAlbany's one caution.
Stephanie Lathrop led the offensive charge for Dartmouth with a goal and an assist, while Emmanuella Frimpomaa's opening goal set the tone for the victory. Michal Cagungun created constant pressure with multiple dangerous attempts, including the woodwork strike. For UAlbany, Madison Wisheart showed resilience with a blocked shot attempt in the 40th minute.
Dartmouth's tactical approach focused on controlling possession and creating opportunities through wide play, evident in their six corner kicks. The Big Green's defensive organization limited UAlbany to just four total shots, with effective pressing that disrupted the Great Danes' attempts to build attacks through midfield.
The result continues contrasting trajectories for both programs. Dartmouth's seventh win of the season demonstrates their growing momentum after a recent draw against Brown, while UAlbany's struggles persist as they search for their first victory since early September. The Great Danes' defensive organization showed improvement despite the score, particularly in the first half hour.
Looking ahead, Dartmouth travels to Yale for an important Ivy League matchup on October 26, while UAlbany faces UMass Lowell in a crucial conference battle the same day. The Big Green will look to build on this commanding performance, while the Great Danes seek to end their losing streak and find offensive rhythm.