SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – In a battle of the top two teams in the Liberty League standings, Union came up short against 11th-ranked William Smith, 2-1, in double overtime at College Park Field.

The Dutchwomen, who entered the day in second place, were outshot, 29-6, but managed to stay in the game behind goaltender Allison Brustowicz, who finished with nine saves.

After Madeline Buckley gave the Heron's a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute, Union tied the contest on Sydney Keane's blast from the top of the box in the 63rd minute.  First-year forward Katie Monahan assisted on the play.

The Herons missed a penalty kick late in the second half, but earned three points to retain their hold of first place when Krista Longo bent a shot inside the right corner of the net four minutes into the second overtime.

Union travels to Hartwick this Wednesday for a non-conference contest starting at 7:00 p.m.