Four Games set for Sunday in Women's Soccer Action

Four Games set for Sunday in Women's Soccer Action

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Every gameday throughout the 2010 season, America East will provide a women's soccer update that  previews the day's matchups as well as recaps the previous day's action. The update will also provide links to live coverage, box scores and highlights of select games. Fans can also follow women's soccer action throughout the season at the America East Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube page!

 

Upcoming Action

 

Sunday, October 17

Hartford at Maine, 12 p.m.- Live Stats ; Live Video

Hartford (5-7-3, 2-1-2 America East) looks to build on its strong performance in America East play when it travels to Maine (6-6-0, 2-3-0 America East).

The Hawks put together their best offensive performance of the year in a 6-2 victory at Vermont. After the opening 45 minutes ended with the score tied at 1-1, the Hawks came out firing in the second half. Hartford scored five straight goals early in the second half, including three from sophomore midfielder Amelia Pereira, who recorded a team-high eight points in the match. The six goals scored were the most by a Hartford team since an 8-0 victory over Fordham in 2002.

Maine dropped its second straight home game when it fell 1-0 to Albany. Despite playing aggressive soccer throughout the match, the Black Bears were unable to find a way to get the ball past Albany sophomore goalkeeper Breanna Maggio, who made four saves in the match. The lone goal of the game came in the 51st minute, as freshman midfielder Katie Dunn netted the first goal of her career. Maine was led in attack by junior forward Carolyne Nellis, who attempted four shots in the loss.

Hartford returns home to host UMBC on October 21. Maine travels to Stony Brook on the same day.

Boston University at Binghamton, 1 p.m.- Live Stats ; Live Video

Boston University (11-5-0, 5-0-0 America East) looks to extend its winning streak to nine games when it faces Binghamton (4-9-1, 2-2-1 America East). The Terriers can secure at least a share of the America East regular-season title and the No. 1 seed for the upcoming conference championship with a win.

Boston University recorded the 200th win in program history when it defeated Dartmouth in non-conference play. The Terriers were the more aggressive team throughout the match, outshooting the Big Green, 15-6. The lone goal of the game came in the 61st minute when junior forward Jessica Luscinski scored her eighth goal of the season to give the Terriers the big victory. On the defensive end, Boston University extended its shutout streak to eight games.

Binghamton used two early goals to pull out a 2-1 victory over UMBC. Senior defender Stefanie Knopick scored two goals to help push the Bearcats to the win. Knopick opened the scoring just two minutes into the game, as she finished off an excellent pass from sophomore forward Jamie Holliday. Knopick extended the lead just two minutes later when she found the back of the net off a cross from sophomore forward Sarah Furminger.

Boston University returns home to host Albany on October 21. Binghamton continues its homestand when it faces New Hampshire on the same day.

Albany vs. UMBC, 2 p.m.- Live Stats

Albany (7-6-2, 2-1-2 America East) looks to extend its unbeaten streak to five games when it hosts UMBC (2-12-1, 1-5-0 America East).

The Great Danes earned their first-ever victory over Maine when they defeated the Black Bears, 1-0. After a very defensive opening 45 minutes, Albany scored the game-winning goal early in the second half. Freshman midfielder Katie Dunn scored the first goal of her career in the 51st minute of action to give Albany the win. Sophomore goalkeeper Breanna Maggio was excellent in net, making four saves to earn the win.

The Retrievers were unable to overcome an early deficit in their 2-1 loss to Binghamton. Two goals from senior defender Stefanie Knopick in the opening five minutes put UMBC in an early hole. The Retrievers responded in the 12th minute, as freshman midfielder Nicole Clark found the back of the net. However, UMBC was unable to convert on a handful of scoring opportunities throughout the rest of the match. UMBC freshman goalkeeper Lauren Kadet made seven saves in the loss.

Following this match up, Albany heads out on the road to face Boston University on October 21. UMBC continues its road trip with a visit to Hartford on the same day.

New Hampshire vs. Vermont, 2 p.m.- Live Stats

New Hampshire (7-6-3, 3-2-0 America East) hopes to continue its excellent form in America East play when it hosts Vermont (2-13-0, 1-5-0 America East).

The Wildcats earned a key 2-1 home victory over Stony Brook. New Hampshire overcame an early goal from Stony Brook sophomore midfielder Taryn Schoenback to pick up the win. Sophomore forward Chelsea Kuss tied the game for the Wildcats in the 18th minute of action, as she converted an excellent pass from senior midfielder Ashley Avitabile. New Hampshire sealed the victory in the 38th minute when sophomore midfielder Monique Lamotte scored the game-winning goal.

Vermont struggled defensively in its 6-2 loss to Hartford. After Hartford took the lead in the 28th minute, Vermont responded one minute later, when senior midfielder Emily Milbank tied the score with a goal from the penalty spot. However, the Hawks scored five goals early in the second half to build an insurmountable lead. The Catamounts did receive a goal from freshman forward Haley Marks in the 75th minute to make the score, 6-2.

New Hampshire faces a key road test when it travels to Binghamton on October 21. Vermont faces Dartmouth in non-conference action on October 19.