Women's Soccer Stymied by New Hampshire

North Andover, M.A.-   The Merrimack College Warriors women's soccer team battled but couldn't get past the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, as they were defeated 2-0 on Wednesday evening.

Rapid Recap:
Merrimack: 0, New Hampshire: 2
Merrimack (2-3-1), New Hampshire (4-1-1)
 

• New Hampshire would score the opening goal at 16 minutes into the game, and they would add a second goal eight minutes later as a high lofting shot nestled it's way into the top right corner of the net.

• In the second half, neither team was able to find its way onto the scoreboard but both team's had their chances as the Merrimack defense made several goal line stops and Liliana Mantoni made several key saves to keep the score at 2-0. On the other side, Taylor Pedra's long range effort sailed just over the crossbar in the late going of the match.
   
   
  Notes and Numbers:
• Lilana Mantoni made six saves in relief.

 
UP NEXT: The Warriors begin MAAC Conference play on Saturday when they host the Canisius Golden Griffins at 1 PM.
 


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