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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
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Upcoming Action
Sunday, October 10
Stony Brook at UMBC,
1 p.m- Live Stats
Stony Brook (3-8-2, 2-1-1 America East) will look to
continue its impressive start to America East play when it visits UMBC (2-10-1,
1-3-0 America East).
The Seawolves are coming off a dominate 3-0 win over
Vermont. Stony Brook opened the match playing aggressive soccer and it was
rewarded with a goal in the 20th minute. Sophomore midfielder Taryn
Schoenbeck opened the scoring with her second goal of the season. The score
remained the same until early in the second half, when junior midfielder
Dominique Adamo extended the lead in the 54th minute. Freshman
midfielder Larissa Nysch closed out the scoring in the 78th minute,
netting the first goal of her career.
UMBC dropped its third straight game when it fell 1-0 to
Maine. The Black Bears scored the game-winning goal only 31 seconds into the
match, as junior forward Courtney Harnais finished off an excellent pass from
freshman midfielder Nikki Misener. Neither team created many chances after the
opening goal, with each side attempting only seven shots. The Retrievers were
led in attack by freshman midfielder Nicole Clark, who attempted two shots in
the loss.
Stony Brook closes out its two-game road trip with a visit
to New Hampshire on October 14. UMBC finishes off its three-game homestand with
a visit from Binghamton on the same day.
Boston University at
Vermont, 1 p.m.- Live Video
Boston University (9-5-0, 4-0-0 America East) will hope to
remain undefeated in America East action when it travels to Vermont (2-11-0,
1-3-0 America East).
The Terriers head into the game on the heels of a dominant
3-0 win at Hartford. While both teams entered the game with undefeated records
in conference play, Boston University grabbed the momentum just five minutes
into the game. Junior midfielder Tiya Gallegos continued her excellent form,
netting the opening goal of the match. The Terriers extended their lead in the
31st minute courtesy of a brilliant free-kick from junior forward
Jessica Luscinski. Senior defender Corie Halasz closed out the scoring with a
goal in the 60th minute.
Vermont will hope to rebound following its 3-0 loss at Stony
Brook. The Catamounts had no answer for the midfield duo of sophomore Taryn
Schoenbeck and junior Dominique Adamo. Both players scored a goal and dished
out an assist to help Stony Brook pick up the win. Despite allowing three goals
in the loss, sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Kelly put together a strong
performance, making seven saves.
Following this match up, Boston University takes a break
from America East play with a trip to Dartmouth on October 13. Vermont closes
out its two-game homestand with a visit from Hartford on October 14.
New Hampshire at
Maine, 2 p.m.- Live Stats ; Live Video
New Hampshire (5-6-3, 1-2-0 America East) will hope to
bounce back from its heartbreaking loss to Albany when it visits Maine (6-4-0,
2-1-0 America East).
The Wildcats will be extremely motivated entering this game after
falling 2-1 to Albany. New Hampshire grabbed control of the contest in the 28th
minute when junior midfielder Stephanie Gilkenson found the back of the net to
open the scoring. However, the Great Danes responded almost immediately, as sophomore
forward Shayla Bergeron tied the game only two minutes later. Albany pulled off
the comeback victory with only two minutes left on the clock, when Bergeron
netted her second goal of the game to seal the win.
Maine will hope to extend its winning streak to three games
following a 1-0 win at UMBC. Junior forward Courtney Harnais scored just 30
seconds into the game to give the Black Bears the key road victory. Sophomore
goalkeeper Meagan Price-Leibenzeder recorded the shutout, making three saves to
help the Black Bears hold on for the win.
New Hampshire returns
home to begin a two-game homestand with a visit from Stony Brook on October 14.
Maine continues its three-game homestand when it faces Albany on the same day.
Albany at Binghamton,
2 p.m.- Live Stats ; Live Video
Albany (6-6-1, 1-1-1
America East) begins a two-game road trip with a visit to Binghamton (3-9-0, 1-2-0 America East).
The Great Danes will hope to build on the momentum generated
from their 2-1 victory over New Hampshire. After falling behind in the 28th
minute, Albany tied the game two minutes later courtesy of a goal from sophomore
forward Shayla Bergeron. With only minutes remaining in regulation, Bergeron
struck again, scoring the game-winning goal in the 88th minute.
Bergeron has now scored a team-high seven goals for the Great Danes this
season.
Binghamton will be looking to put an end to its two-game
losing streak. The Bearcats are coming off a 1-0 loss to Vermont. It was a defensive
battle throughout the match, with neither team able to generate much offense.
However, freshman forward Haley Marks took advantage of a rare opportunity,
netting the game-winning goal in the 70th minute. Sophomore forward
Sarah Furminger led the Bearcats in attack, attempting eight shots.
Albany will close out its two-game road trip against Maine
on October 14. Binghamton heads out on the road to face UMBC on the same day.