Jim Stankiewicz
1
Merrimack MER (3-2-1/1-2-1 NE10)
2
Winner Saint Rose STR (5-2-1/3-2-0 NE10)
Merrimack MER
(3-2-1/1-2-1 NE10)
1
Final
2
Saint Rose STR
(5-2-1/3-2-0 NE10)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Merrimack MER 0 1 0 1
Saint Rose STR 1 0 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women’s Soccer Falls in Overtime to Saint Rose

Links: Box Score

ALBANY, N.Y. – After battling back late in the second half, the Merrimack College women's soccer program fell to Saint Rose in overtime Saturday afternoon, 2-1.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, Saint Rose, 2 | Final
Records: Merrimack (3-2-1) |Saint Rose (5-2-1)
Location: Plumeri Sports Complex | Albany, N.Y.
 
How It Happened
  • Merrimack took a toll in the shot department through the first 45 minutes, when 11 opportunities from Saint Rose only found the frame five times.
  • It took just 10 minutes before the Golden Knights struck the scoring column. Saint Rose attacker Nina Predanic dribbled hard up the left side and from 15 yards out and beat the keeper to make it 1-0.
  • Only four shots were taken in the first half for the Warriors, with freshman Meghan Blanchette taking two.
  • The second half was nearly the opposite in production, with Merrimack pressing offensively. The team's 10 shots more than doubled their first half total, putting five of which on goal.
  • The Warriors nearly tied it up in the 79th minute on a ball that was crossed low near the 18-yard box. Senior Amber Gustafson settled the ball at the top of the box, and fired a laser that was pushed away by Saint Rose keeper Marika Laurendeau.
  • Finally, in the 87th minute, the visitors tied the game. After a great switch to the weak side, senior Erika Scott took the ball 15 yards up field before firing a ball inside the box. Sophomore Izzy McDonnell read it perfectly, and slotted home her third goal of the season.
  • Taking Saint Rose into overtime, the free soccer went just three minutes. A ball played into the box found Julianne Johnson, who redirected it home for the 2-1 overtime score.

Inside The Numbers
  • Seven Warriors tallied shots Saturday, with freshman Erin Tyldesley leading the team with two on net.
  • Both Northeast-10 Conference losses have come in overtime for Merrimack.
  • Keeper records: Junior Erin Fulton (L, 3-2-1) // Marika Laurendeau (W, 5-2-1)
  • Shots (SOG): MER – 14 (5) // STR 17 (8)
  • Corners: MER – 4 // STR – 7
Up Next
The Warriors are back at home Wednesday, September 26, to take on American International at 7 p.m.
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