Krista Fitzpatrick Sets New UAlbany Women’s Soccer Assists Record in 2-1 Home Win over Binghamton

ALBANY, New York – Assisting both of the Great Danes’ goals, Krista Fitzpatrick led the UAlbany women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Binghamton in the conference home opener and set a new program assists record.

Fitzpatrick earned her two assists off set pieces: on a free kick off the keeper to Alexa Schneider in the 43^rd minute and another free kick that pinballed off Schneider to Vivian Vega, who shot the ball inside the left post in the 73^rd minute.  Fitzpatrick now has 11 assists, surpassing three other players for the new mark.

“It feel good to break the record,” said Fitzpatrick. “[Alexa Schneider], [Kiana Rugar] and I have been joking about who was going to break it, and it feel good to get it done first.

UAlbany (6-5-1, 1-0-1 AE) was outshot in the game 17-8 by Binghamton (1-9-1, 0-2-0 AE), but nine