Ruth Hotaling’s first-half strike powered William Smith soccer to a 1-0 Liberty League victory over Ithaca on Wednesday afternoon at Cozzens Field. Photo via Adam FaridHotaling, a senior, netted her league-leading seventh goal of the season in the 41st minute, chipping a shot over Ithaca goalkeeper Katrina Varnum after receiving a pass from Casey Holstein. Hotaling nearly added a second goal in the 60th and 69th minutes, but Varnum kept Ithaca within reach with a series of strong saves. With the win, William Smith improves to 6-2-2 overall and 2-1-0 in Liberty League play. Box ScoreThe Herons return to action Saturday, October 4, hosting Clarkson at 2 p.m. during Homecoming and Family Weekend.