WORCESTER, Mass. – Southern Connecticut State University spoiled the Assumption University women's soccer team's senior day with a 1-0 regular-season finale at Normand R. Marois '57 Field on Wednesday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: Southern Connecticut State University 1, Assumption University 0
Records: Greyhounds (6-5-3, 4-3-2 NE10) | Owls (7-4-6, 3-3-3 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption came out aggressive against Southern Connecticut State, as
Lilina Shiers forced Owls goalkeeper Makenzi Pastreck to make an early save. Despite the Greyhounds' pressure, Southern Connecticut struck first at 6:42 when Frida Norret scored on an assist from Mia Radzik, giving the Owls a 1-0 lead.
The Greyhounds controlled much of the opening half, generating 17 shots and four corner kicks.
Zhunay Moulton,
Rachael Geniuch, and Shiers each tested Pastreck, while
Abigail Greable registered three shots on goal in the final nine minutes. However, Pastreck made seven first-half saves to preserve Southern Connecticut's 1-0 halftime lead.
Assumption continued to pressure the Owls in the second half, with
Natalie Matz, Moulton, and Geniuch each forcing saves. Southern Connecticut nearly doubled its advantage in the 66th minute when Elizabeth Bishop's header struck the crossbar. The Greyhounds pushed for the equalizer late, as
Elizabeth Schoeneberger registered a shot on goal in the 88th minute, but Pastreck turned away the attempt to secure the 1-0 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Kaylin Hebert made one save for Assumption.
- Assumption dominated the offensive stats, outshooting Southern Connecticut 30-5, including a 12-2 advantage in shots on goal, while leading 7-1 in corner kicks.
- The Greyhounds were whistled for two offsides, while the Owls were caught once.
- Southern Connecticut now leads the all-time series 15-10-6.
UP NEXT
- Northeast 10 Conference First Round, Sunday, November 1st
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