WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University women's soccer team saw
Zhunay Moulton score two goals as the Greyhounds rallied to beat American International College, 3-2, in Northeast 10 Conference action Tuesday afternoon at Normard R. Marois '57 Field.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 3, American International College 2
Records: Greyhounds (5-4-3, 3-2-2 NE10) | Yellow Jackets (7-7-1, 3-4-0 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption controlled the offensive tempo throughout the opening half against American International, outshooting the Yellow Jackets 12-4. The Greyhounds generated several scoring opportunities, with
Elizabeth Schoeneberger recording five shots on goal, while
Rachael Geniuch and
Lilina Shiers also tested American International goalkeeper Morgan Wesson. Despite the offensive pressure, the Yellow Jackets broke through in the 43rd minute when Flavia Taveri scored at 42:39, giving AIC a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Greyhounds responded early in the second half, as
Zhunay Moulton netted her second goal of the season at 53:41 off an assist from Geniuch, leveling the contest at 1-1. Assumption continued to apply pressure and took its first lead of the afternoon in the 61st minute when Moulton struck again at 60:12, scoring her second goal of the game and third of the season off a feed from Shiers.
Just over two minutes later, Schoeneberger extended the Greyhounds' advantage to 3-1, finding the back of the net at 62:43 for her fifth goal of the season. Assumption continued to generate offensive opportunities throughout the remainder of the half, with Schoeneberger, Shiers, and Geniuch all recording additional shots as the Greyhounds maintained their two-goal advantage.
American International made a final push in the closing seconds when Yishmel Dechi scored off an assist from Emali Goulas at 89:46, cutting the deficit to 3-2. However, Assumption held on to secure the Northeast 10 Conference victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Kaylin Hebert recorded two saves for her third-straight win.
- Assumption outshot AIC 30-6, while the Yellow Jackets had three corners to just two for the hosts.
- AIC freshman netminder, Hedda Haukland, recorded a career-high 21 saves.
- Today was the first time either side scored 3+ goals in the matchup since AIC won 5-0 on November 5, 2013.
- Assumption tied up the all-time series at 18-18-5.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Southern New Hampshire University, Saturday, October 24, 4:00 pm.
- American International vs. Bentley University, Saturday, October 24, 7:00 pm.
--
For continuing coverage of Assumption University Athletics, visit assumptiongreyhounds.com and follow the Greyhounds on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
