POTSDAM, N.Y. – Ellen Heenan scored in the 11th minute and the goal held up as Clarkson defeated Cortland, 1-0, to claim first place at the Clarkson North Country Classic Saturday afternoon. The Red Dragons dropped to 1-1 on the season with the loss. The Golden Knights improved to 2-0.

Graduate student Pam Monnier (East Northport/Northport), who was named to the all-tournament team, made four saves in goal for Cortland. Seniors Jackie De Luise (Schenectady/Guilderland) and Kelly Wanser (East Northport/Northport) joined Monnier as all-tournament selections.

Brianna Thibeau stopped seven shots to earn the shutout for Clarkson. Heenan scored the game's lone goal off an assist from Alyssa Dausman on a corner kick.

Clarkson 1, Cortland 0

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists):
Cortland: no scoring
Clarkson: Ellen Heenan 1-0, Alyssa Dausman 0-1

Halftime: Clarkson 1, Cortland 0
Shots: Cortland 12, Clarkson 7
Corner Kicks: Cortland 9, Clarkson 2
Fouls: Cortland 6, Clarkson 5
Saves: Pam Monnier (Cortland) 4 (1 GA in 90:00); Brianna Thibeau (Clarkson) 7 (0 GA in 90:00)
Record after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 1-1, Clarkson (Golden Knights) 2-0