Women's Soccer Takes First-Ever NEC Win

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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, NY. – The Merrimack College women's soccer team took the program's first-ever NEC win on an 89' goal by Izzy McDonnell for the a 1-0 victory over the St. Francis-Brooklyn Terriers.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, SFBK, 0
Records: Merrimack (3-9-0, 1-4-0 NEC) | SFBK (0-12-0, 0-5-0 NEC)
Location: Brooklyn Bridge—Pier 5 // Brooklyn Heights, NY

How It Happened

• The teams fought through blustery conditions at Pier 5 to a scoreless first half.
• In the 89', McDonnell jumped on a ball juggled by the Terriers goalkeeper deep in her own net on a long ball in to give Merrimack the 1-0 victory.  

Stats & Figures

• Four Merrimack starters earned shots on goal, including two from Nicole Langois, with subs Hayley Oliviera and McDonnell earning shots off the bench.
• Frehsman Molly Murnane added to her team lead in points with eight, adding another assist to her tally so far this season.
• The Warriors used a keeper in each half, with senior Erin Fulton starting in the first half, turning a save and facing two shots, and junior Megan Langois coming in and making two saves in the second.

 
Up Next
The Warriors will continue on their road trip in New York, headed to Brookville, New York to take on the LIU Sharks at 1 p.m. on Sunday for another NEC match.