Nicolich nets lone goal with 1:18 to play in regionally-ranked matchup of 2019
Copley made her collegiate debut in goal for the Skyhawks and finished with three saves. (PHOTO BY Andrew Katsampes) |
EASTON, Mass. (September 5, 2021) – Junior Sienna Nicolich knocked in a rebound with 1:18 to play in regulation to lift Molloy College to a 1-0 triumph over Stonehill College in a matchup of two programs that appeared in the United Soccer Coaches Association East Regional rankings two years ago, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in non-conference women's soccer action at Skyhawk Field this afternoon.
Scoring
Nicolich Sienna (MOL) 89' – assist: Lexi Verni
Goalkeeping
MOL: Jackie Carty (90:00) four saves, 0 goals against
STO: Hanna Copley (90:00) three saves, 1 goal against
More Stats
Shots: Molloy 8, Stonehill 5
Corners: Molloy 3, Stonehill 5
Thompson totaled three of the Skyhawks five shots in the match (PHOTO BY Andrew Katsampes) |
How it Happened
- The lone goal of the contest came off a corner kick as senior Lexi Verni got on the end of the corner with a header in the center of the 18, that Stonehill junior goalkeeper Hanna Copley was able to parry off the crossbar. The rebound dropped to Nicolich, who was able to push the ball past Copley into the left side of the net with just 1:18 to play in regulation.
- Senior Jackie Carty made three of her four saves in the second half to keep the match scoreless until the late winner and logged the clean sheet.
- Copley finished with three saves in her collegiate debut in goal for Stonehill.
Noteworthy
- Senior captain Camryn Thompson notched three of Stonehill's five shots in the match, including a pair on target in the second half.
Up Next
Stonehill (0-1-0, 0-0-0 NE10) returns to action on Friday night, when it continues its three match string at home to open the season by hosting the University of New Haven in its Northeast-10 Conference opener at W.B. Mason Stadium at 7 p.m. Molloy (2-0-0, 0-0-0 ECC) hosts Georgian Court University on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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