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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
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Recent Results
Sunday, October 03,
2010
New Hampshire 2, UMBC
0 - Box Score
New Hampshire (5-5-3, 1-1-0 America East) picked up its
first win in America East play with an impressive 2-0 shutout victory over the
visiting UMBC Retrievers (2-9-1, 1-2-0 America East).
The Wildcats jumped out to the early lead with a goal in the
2nd minute of action. Sophomore forward Chelsea Kuss provided an
excellent pass to senior midfielder Carole LeBlanc who found the back of the
net for her second goal of the season. New Hampshire secured the win just
before the half, when junior midfielder Stephanie Gilkenson netted the first
goal of her career. Freshman forward Rachel McKee led the Retrievers in attack,
attempting four shots in the loss.
UNH returns to action on October 7 when it travels to
Albany. UMBC begins a three-game homestand with a visit from Maine on the same
day.
Boston University 4,
Stony Brook 0- Box Score
Boston University (8-5-0, 3-0-0 America East) continued its
tremendous start to America East play with a 4-0 win over Stony Brook (2-8-2,
1-1-1- America East) at Nickerson Field.
The Terriers showed off their attacking depth, with four
different players scoring in the victory. Junior forward Tiya Gallegos opened
the scoring in the 29th minute with the lone goal of the first half.
Boston University turned up the attack in the second half, scoring three goals
over the final 45 minutes. Freshman midfielder Emma Clark found the back of the
net in the 56th minute to extend the lead. Goals from graduate
student Lisa Kevorkian and junior midfielder Krista Minto, in the 66th
and 73rd minutes, respectively, secured the win. Freshman goalkeeper
Chelsea Morales put together a fantastic individual effort for Stony Brook,
making nine saves in the loss.
The Terriers will hope to continue their undefeated start to
America East play when they travel to Hartford on October 7. Stony Brook
returns home to host Vermont on the same day.
Vermont 1, Binghamton
0 - Box Score | Highlights
Vermont (2-10-0, 1-2-0 America East) put an end to its
ten-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over Binghamton (3-9-0, 1-2-0 America
East) at Centennial Field.
Neither team had many chances over the opening 45 minutes,
as the game was scoreless at the half. However, the game opened up in the
second half, and Vermont was able to take advantage of this in the 70th
minute. Sophomore defender Megan Rozumalski slipped the ball behind the
Binghamton defense and freshman forward Haley Marks was able to run on to the
pass and score the game-winning goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Kelly kept
the Bearcats off the scoreboard with her eight saves. Sophomore forward Sarah
Furminger was aggressive in attack for Binghamton, as she attempted eight shots
in the loss.
The Catamounts will look to build on the momentum of this
win when they travel to Stony Brook on October 7. The Bearcats return to action
on October 10 when they host Albany.
Hartford 0, Albany 0
(2OT) - Box Score
Hartford (4-6-3, 1-0-2 America East) maintained its unbeaten
start to America East play with a 0-0 tie against the visiting Albany Great
Danes (5-6-1, 0-1-1).
Both teams turned in superb defensive performances, as
neither side was able to build any attacking momentum throughout the game. The
Great Danes had the majority of the scoring opportunities, outshooting the
Hawks, 18-7. Hartford junior goalkeeper Lauren Brodeur played with great confidence
in the net, saving all five of the shots she faced. Junior midfielder Rebecca
Lee was the main attacking threat for Albany, as she attempted three shots in
the tie.
The Hawks close out their three-game homestand with a visit
from Boston University on October 7. The Great Danes will continue the search
for their first win in America East play when they host New Hampshire on the same
day.