Batavia, NY - The women's soccer team made program history this weekend where they were titled Region 3b Champions for a spot in the 2023 National Tournament in Gastonia, NC.

The Lazers were hungry for this win right from kickoff scoring in the first minute of the game with Tournament MVP Harmony Russell's first goal of the day with the assist from Brenna Mast and setting the tone very early on. The No. 2 Herkimer Generals had a quick response to the Lazer goal tying it up 1-1 in the first 5 minutes. With Harmony Russell's dominant performance in the first half, she earned the Lazers a big-time lead over the Generals 3-1 scoring all three goals. The Generals managed to cut Onondaga's lead to 1 with a goal in the 33rd minute off a corner kick and entering the half 3-2.

The Lazers' first half performance would earn them the win as the second half remained scoreless for both teams. Regardless of a second half red card ejection that left the Lazers' a man down for 40 minutes, the defense held the Generals to their 2 goals and secured the 3-2 win to advance to Nationals for the very first time.

The NJCAA DIII Women's Soccer Championship bracket and tournament seeding will be announced on Thursday, November 2nd via the NJCAA Network. To view the full bracket, visit: 2023 NJCAA DIII Women's Soccer Championship

All-Region Team
Harmony Rusell
Brenna Mast
Rosa Stasyuk
Mikalah Bliss
Lynnae Russell
Grace O'Gorman
Alex Ruzekowicz

All-Tournament Team
Lynnae Russell
Brenna Mast
Ellysia Germain 
Harmony Russell (MVP) 

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