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ALBANY, N.Y. - The Saint Michael's College women's soccer team (5-9-2, 4-8-2 Northeast-10 Conference) pushed the top-ranked team in the country, the College of Saint Rose, to the brink on Tuesday before falling, 2-1.

The loss, Saint Michael's fourth straight one-goal defeat, eliminates the Purple Knights from playoff contention.

Saint Rose (16-0-0, 13-0-0 NE-10) is the top-ranked team in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/HendrickCars.com Division II National Poll. The Golden Knights, who improved to 10-0 at home this season, had not allowed a goal in their previous three contests, and had played only three games decided by one goal this season before Tuesday's challenge by Saint Michael's.

Amanda Deck scored both Saint Rose goals, giving the Golden Knights a 2-0 halftime edge. Two goalies combined to make four saves for the Golden Knights.

For Saint Michael's, sophomore Megan Olsen (Glenmont, N.Y./Bethlehem Central) scored in the 53rd minute off of an assist from junior Kristin Hagenbarth (Killington, Vt./Woodstock Union (UVM)). Junior Ashleigh Adams (Milton, Vt./Milton), in her first appearance of the season, stopped six shots in defeat.

Saint Rose finished with a 23-5 advantage in shots, and a 13-1 edge in corner kicks.

Saint Michael's concludes its season on Sunday with a 1:30 p.m. contest at the University of New Haven.

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