Harty's Tally Leads Women's Soccer in Win over Wagner

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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. —  Rebecca Harty scored the only goal on the day for the Merrimack College women's soccer team, leading the offense to a 1-0 win in a gritty game against the Wagner Seahawks on Tuesday.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack Warriors 1, Wagner Seahawks 0
Records: Merrimack (3-2-0, 2-1-0 NEC) | Wagner (0-3-0, 0-2-0 NEC)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass. 

The Summary

• Merrimack's ball possession was key in the first half, with the Warriors posting eight shots and seven shots on goal, garnering five corner kick opportunities.
• The offensive pressure finally broke through in the 69th minute on Rebecca Harty's second goal of the year. Emma O'Leary captured a loose ball in the box, arching a ball over the fray over Rebecca Harty, who fought through a defender and sprawling netminder for a short flick over the line.
• Pressure continued in the second half, as Merrimack sent in 11 shots and five shots on goal to pressure the Wagner defense.
• Megan Langlois earned her third shutout of the season, holding strong for three saves against the Seahawks.

Stats & Figures

• Molly Murnane, Erin Tyldesley and Rebecca Harty each had three shots on goal in the game for the Warriors.
• The second half featured more physicality out of both teams, as Merrimack was docked for four fouls while Wagner was called for five fouls in the final 45.
• Langlois' back-to-back shutouts are the first for Merrimack since shutout wins on Oct. 13 and Oct. 16, 2018.

 
Up Next
Merrimack continues play this week, traveling to New Jersey to take on Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday, March 19. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.  

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