PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Assumption University women's soccer team extended their point streak to four games after
Lilina Shiers scored the lone goal in a 1-0 Northeast 10 Conference win over Pace University on Saturday evening.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 1, Pace University 0
Records: Greyhounds (4-4-3, 2-2-2 NE10) | Setters (8-5-0, 2-4-0NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption came out firing at Pace, controlling the offensive tempo through the first half. The Greyhounds generated 15 shots in the first 45 minutes and broke through in the 19th minute when
Lilina Shiers scored her fifth goal of the season at 18:38, with an assist from
Natalie Matz, giving Assumption an early 1-0 advantage.
Despite continued pressure from the Setters, Assumption goalkeeper
Kaylin Hebert kept Pace off the scoreboard, recording four first-half saves to preserve the one-goal lead heading into halftime.
The Greyhounds continued to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities in the second half, recording another 17 shots while limiting Pace to just four attempts.
Elizabeth Schoeneberger led the offensive attack with 11 shots, including three on goal, while Shiers added seven shots, with four on target.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Kaylin Hebert logged five saves in the win
- Assumption outshot Pace 11-5, and both sides had only one corner kick.
- The Greyhounds were called offside twice
- Assumption still leads the all-time series 15-7-6.
UP NEXT
- Assumption vs. American International College, Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 pm.
- Pace at Bentley University, Tuesday, October 20, 3:00 pm.
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