Women's Soccer Takes Double OT Draw at UMass

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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Backed by a persistent offensive effort and keen defense, the Merrimack College women's soccer team earned a draw in its first-ever contest against UMass on Sunday.

The Basics
Score: Merrimack Warriors 1, UMass Minutewomen 1
Records: Merrimack (0-4-2, 0-0-0 NEC) | UMass (3-2-1, 0-0-0 A10)
Location: Rudd Field | Amherst, Mass.   

The Summary

• Molly Murnane took the lead for the Warriors in the 31' minute, beating her defender on the wing, finishing with a hard, rising shot from 19-yards out for her second goal in as many games.
• Merrimack's defense fended off 12 corner kicks in regulation, with six coming in each half.
• UMass pushed in the second half, topping off their momentum in the 76' with the game-tying goal.
• Teams remained even in both overtimes, with Merrimack posting two shots in the first overtime and UMass notching two in the second overtime, as the game squared away in a tie.

Stats & Figures

• In addition to Murnane's shot for a goal, Vanessa Wainwright, Hallie Shiers and Emma Pannarella posted a shot on target each.
• Goalkeeper Michele Silva made six saves in the game, facing 22 shot attempts from the Minutewomen through 110 minutes of action.

 
Up Next
Merrimack will head to Riverdale, NY to take on the Manhattan Jaspers on Friday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m.
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