| Matchup |
Merrimack (2-1-0) vs. Bentley (2-0-1) |
| Date/Time |
Wednesday, Sept. 12 (7 p.m.) |
| Venue |
Martone-Mejail Field (North Andover, Mass.) |
| Multimedia |
Live Stats // Video |
| Social Media |
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The women's soccer program looks to level their conference record Wednesday night, taking on Bentley at 7 p.m. under the lights at Martone-Mejail Field.
The Basics
Date/Time: 9/12, 7 p.m.
Records: Merrimack (2-1) | Bentley (2-0-1)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass.
Last Time Out:
- In game number three of the 2018 season, Merrimack fought until the final nine seconds of the second overtime before falling to Adelphi, 3-2 in overtime.
- In the 24th minute, Merrimack drew first. After an attempted clear, sophomore Taylor Robertson squared up a shot from the corner of the 18 and floated it over the Adelphi keeper.
- With four minutes left in the half, Merrimack posted goal number two. A low ball inside the six yard box found freshman Meghan Blanchette, who slotted a pass to sophomore Katelyn Richardson for the easy finish.
- The score stayed at 2-0 until the 64th minute, when the Panthers cut the lead in half. A shot inside the six by Kerianne Scorce got just passed the outstretched hands of Fulton.
- Senior McKenna Moore nearly found the net in the 73rd minute, when a bouncing ball carried outside the 18. Moore squared up the one-timer, which soared just over the crossbar.
- With just under 10 minutes left in regulation, Adelphi tied it. A cross inside the box was timed up with a shot from Madison Raposo, who brought the game level.
- Senior Gigi Guenther had a chance to retake the lead with under a minute left in regulation. A beautiful ball inside the 18 was timed with the head of Guenther, but was pulled back for an offside call.
- Merrimack's best scoring opportunity came with three minutes left in the second extra time. A pass in to senior Amber Gustafson, who just missed the post.
- Adelphi took the wind out of the Merrimack sails with just under 10 seconds left. A low corner bobbled around inside the six, and was eventually put in by Raposo for the game-winner.
Mack Facts
- The Warriors, as a team, are outshooting their opponents 84-31 in their first three games.
- With nine team assists, Merrimack's two goals allowed came unassisted.
- Two freshman earned their first collegiate points as a Warrior this past Saturday.
Inside The Series:
- Merrimack is 23-4-0 all-time against Bentley dating back to 1991.
- In the last two contests, the Falcons have been 2-0 against the Warriors.
Meet the Opposition:
- Bentley comes into the contest boasting a 2-1-0 overall record, with their most recent win coming against fellow Northeast-10 Conference competitor American International.
- Bentley has posted eight goals on the season, including a shutout 3-0 victory this past Saturday.
- Junior Stephanie Helin was tabbed as this week's player of the week, after a goal and an assist in Saturday's contest.
Up Next
Merrimack's next contest involves a road trip to Caldwell, New Jersey, as they take on non-conference Caldwell University. Game-time is set for 12 p.m.
