Hartford Drops First Game Saturday, Maine's Opener Highlights Sunday's Action

Hartford Drops First Game Saturday, Maine's Opener Highlights Sunday's 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, August 22

Maine at Iona, 12 p.m.  -- Live Video (Pay-Per-View)
The Black Bears, who were picked fifth in the America East preseason poll, begin their season with a trip to New Rochelle, N.Y. where they will face the Gaels. These teams played to a 2-2 draw last season when they matched up in Orono, Maine. America East Striker of the Year Laura Martel scored both goals to help Maine earn the draw.

Maine, which last season advanced to the America East semifinals for the sixth time in seven years, returns six starters to a team that finished 9-5-3 a year ago. Senior midfielder Kelsey Wilson will captain the team after a junior season in which she scored three goals and dished our four assists.

The Black Bears lose only six players from last season’s squad and will welcome in seven newcomers. The team starts its season with four straight road contests before opening its home schedule against Sacred Heart on Sept. 4.


UMBC at Drexel, 1 p.m. -- Live Stats
After opening the season with an impressive 4-1 victory over Delaware State, the Retrievers head to Philadelphia, Pa. where they will face the Dragons. The win against Delaware State marked the first victory for UMBC in a season opener since 1998.

Senior midfielder Sandra Vacarino had an excellent start to her season, scoring a goal and dishing out an assist. A trio of freshman also played a key part in helping the Retrievers to the victory, as Shannon McGuinness recorded the first goal of her career, while Jessy Brown and Nicole Clark each provided their first assists.

The trip to Drexel is the first of four consecutive road games for UMBC. The Retrievers return home on September 8, when they host the University of Delaware.


No. 2 Stanford at Boston University, 7 p.m. -- Live Video (Pay-Per-View) | Live Audio | Live Stats
The Terriers continue their difficult non-conference schedule when they host the #2 ranked Stanford Cardinal at Nickerson Field. This will be the third meeting between the two programs, with Boston U. still searching for their first victory.

Despite opening the season with a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to #12 South Carolina, the Terriers proved they can compete against the top competition in the country. Boston U. outshot the Gamecocks 10-9 in the loss, and kept South Carolina off the scoreboard until the 82nd minute. Lisa Kevorkian was especially aggressive in her Terrier debut, leading the team with three shots.

The matchup with Stanford is the second of five consecutive home games to open the season for Boston U.. After facing the Cardinal, the Terriers will have a five day break before they host American.

 

Recent Results
Saturday, August 21
Long Island 2, at Hartford 0 -- Box Score
The Hawks dropped their season opener to the Ducks, 2-0, Saturday evening.

After a scoreless first 20 minutes, Long Island struck twice in a 3:19 span. Ariana Calderone put the Ducks on the board at the 20:25 mark, tapping home the ball from 10 feet out. Kayleigh Morgan added to the advantage at the 23:44 off a corner kick.

The stingy LIU defense was able to hold the Hawks without a shot on goal, while Hartford keeper Lauren Broudeur kept her team in the game with six saves. Hartford's next action comes on Friday when it travels to Philadelphia and faces Drexel in the Temple Tournament.