PURCHASE, NY – The Purchase College women's soccer team scored early and often to defeat the Privateers of Maritime College, 5-2, on Senior Day Saturday afternoon.

The Panthers are now 7-4 overall and an even .500 at 3-3 in Skyline Conference play.  In defeat, the visiting Privateers drop to 4-9 overall and 0-6 in the league.

Purchase wasted no time getting on the board, scoring two goals in the opening 18 minutes. Sophomore midfielder Olivia DeBonis (Los Angeles, CA) made her collegiate scoring debut with the game-winner at 14:36. With the assist from teammate Rebecca Colgan (SO/Valley Stream, NY), the standout rookie slipped a ground shot past Maritime's starting keeper MacKenzie Fabiani to break the scoring ice.

Colgan was next to connect for Purchase, scoring at 18:06 off a long service from senior defender Astrella DaCosta (Croton-on-Hudson, NY). Colgan ripped a shot from the top of the 18-yard box to the left upper 90 to push Purchase's lead to 2-0.

Less than four minutes later, freshman defender Michelle Gomez (Oceanside, NY) delivered a beautiful corner kick to the feet of senior co-captain and midfielder Brett Robison (Franklin Square, NY). Robison hit a high shot to the upper left corner to gave PC a comfortable 3-0 advantage.

The Panthers would control the game for the remainder of the first half, limiting Maritime to just two shots on target.

Purchase picked up where it left off following the break, scoring back-to-back goals at 46:15 and 50:45, respectively. Colgan netted the first and her 20th of the season with an unassisted shot that bounced off the cross bar and into the back of the net.

Senior tri-captain and forward Ashley Blom was next in line after she scored off the double-assist effort of Robison and Madeline Mecca (JR/Oceanside, NY).

Trailing 5-0, Maritime would score twice to attempt a comeback. Sara Wright broke the Privateer scoring ice with a 1v1 to goal at 51:54. Wright later recorded the assist on teammate Brianne Etienne's goal in the 56th minute. Despite their efforts, the Privateers were unable to close the gap, affording Purchase the 5-2 victory.

The Panthers held a 32-9 (20-6 on net) advantage in shots and led 8-2 in corner kicks.

Picking up her sixth win of 2019, senior netminder Amber Yarter (Albany, NY) collected four saves in the win.

Prior to Saturday's game, the Panthers welcomed family and friends to the field as the program honored its five seniors— Amber Yarter, Ashley Blom, Brett Robison, Astrella Dacosta and Brianna Pirozzi.

Below is the Senior Day Ceremony script put together by head coach Julie Grutzner and assistant Nikki Burns:

Amber Yarter (#00)
Amber is accompanied by her parents Kyle and Kerri Yarter and Grandmother Nancy.
Amber is from Albany, NY.  She will graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography with a minor in journalism. She hopes to work in marketing and media with an athletic team. 
As a three-year member of Purchase, Amber has made 255 saves while facing 564 shots. Her overall saved percentage is .768%. She has logged 3,101 minutes between the pipes with 12 shut outs.
Her favorite memory of Purchase College Soccer is the recent goal-line save followed by a second save within the six-yard box she made against Brooklyn College this year.
In her free time, Amber likes to play basketball, weave baskets while underwater, and sing "Party in the USA" while dancing.

Ashley Blom (#1)
Ashley is accompanied by her parents Chris and Kathy Blom, her boyfriend Nick Lasala, grandparents Al, Kathy, and Ray and more family members.
Ashley is from Bethpage, NY. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.  After she earns her degree, she will go on to grad school in hopes of becoming a teacher
While a four-year member of the Purchase College Women's Soccer Team, Ashley has scored 7 goals and had one assist.  She has logged 2,137 minutes, been named to the Skyline Conference Academic Honor Roll her junior year and even played goalie in 8 games.
Her favorite memory of playing at Purchase is scoring her first collegiate goal her freshman year against Maritime
Outside of soccer, Ashley loves to watch her boyfriend play baseball here at Purchase, try new recipes that involve ketchup, and do handstands in her apartment. We hope she does not fall!

Brett Robison (#7)
Brett is accompanied by her parents Michael and Maria Robison and her three brothers Alex, Matt, and Jake.
Brett is from Franklin Square, NY. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in biology. After she graduates, Brett will continue her studies as she goes on to grad school in physical therapy
As a four-year member at Purchase, Brett has scored 22 goals and 9 assists.  She has logged 4,638 minutes on the field. Brett has had three hat tricks against New Rochelle, Yeshiva, and York. She's had two multi-goal games against Yeshiva (twice) and Sarah Lawrence. She currently is tied for most assists on the team this year.
Her favorite memory here at Purchase was as a sophomore. She scored the tying and winning goal against St. Joseph-Brooklyn to help clinch the playoff spot over them.
When Brett is not playing soccer, she enjoys doing puzzles and whistling theme songs from Disney shows. Brett can also talk to animals.

Astrella Dacosta (#9)
Astrella is accompanied by her mom Avarelle and stepdad Will Restituyo as well as her grandma Janet Morra.
Astrella is from Croton-on-Hudson, NY. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Management. She hopes to be an Artist Manager at a record label.
As a three-year member for Purchase, Astrella, mainly a defender, has scored 2 goals.  She has logged 2,299 minutes for the Panthers while helping the team to 12 shutouts.
Astrella's favorite memory at Purchase is when the team scored a last second goal her junior year to win against Maritime.
When Astrella is not playing soccer, she enjoys doing hip hop dance, making balloon animals, and waiting until the last minute to merge into traffic from on-ramps.

Brianna Pirozzi (#10)
Brianna is accompanied by John and Maria Pirozzi, her sister Amanda, her grandma Rose, and her aunt Rose
Brianna is from Staten Island, NY. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in both psychology and sociology. She hopes to become a physical therapist.
As a four-year member of Purchase College, Brianna has scored 4 goals and 3 assists while playing both defense and forward. She has logged 2,089 minutes and had a two-goal game against Yeshiva this year.
Brianna's favorite memory is scoring the winning goal against Sarah Lawrence her sophomore year after coming back from injury.
When Brianna is not playing soccer, she likes to watch a show called Challenge and hang out with Nikki Lynn. Brianna also thinks she is invisible if she closes her eyes.  Just play along.