Lynx shutout Seahawks 2-0
Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lesley (5-3-0) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Salve Regina (3-4-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lesley
Game Statistics | Lesley | Salve Regina |
---|---|---|
Shots (on goal) | 17 (7) | 5 (3) |
Saves | 3 | 5 |
Fouls | 8 | 6 |
Corner Kicks | 5 | 2 |
Offsides | 3 | 3 |
SEAHAWK WOMEN'S SOCCER RESULTS
Lesley 2, Salve Regina 0
Reynolds Field - Newport, R.I.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Summary
NEWPORT, R.I. - A goal in each half helped the visiting Lesley University women's soccer team to a shutout victory over Salve Regina University in non-conference action Thursday afternoon.
Series and Streaks
The Lynx even the all-time series 1-1. The Seahawks had won the only prior meeting y a 5-0 final on September 4, 2004.
Three Stars of the Game
- Lesley senior Rachel Buckley (San Diego, Calif.) scored in the fourth minute to quickly put the Lynx on top. It was her second goal in as many games.
- Lesley freshman Natsuki Futakuci (Tokoyo, Japan) got her first goal of the season in the 60th minute.
- Lesley junior Brittley Gaan (Bellevue, Wash.) improves to 2-0 on the season between the pipes for the Lynx. Both of her victories have been shutouts.
Turning Point
Futakuci received a pass from Jordan Mitchell (Sachse, Texas) at midfield and carried it forward before letting a shot fly from 25 yards away. A low, line-drive, the shot moved from right to left and beat Carly Pala (Milford, Conn.) to give the Lynx a two-goal lead.
Quick Hits
- The Lynx outshot the Seahawks 17-5 and 7-3 in shots on goal.
- Pala made fives saves on the day for the Seahawks and drops to 3-4 in net on the season.
Next Up
Salve Regina hosts Western New England on Saturday, September 29 (12 p.m.) in a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) matchup; Lesley plays a neutral field match with Eastern Nazarene on Saturday at 8 p.m.