Box Score FRANKLIN, Mass. For the second time in as many games,
Kayla Paquin's goal proves to be the difference, as the New England College women's soccer team defeats Dean College in New England Collegiate Conference action Saturday afternoon.
SCORING1
stHalf 8:39 | NEC
Kayla Paquin(
Meghan Hickey)
HOW IT HAPPENEDOn their first shot of the contest, Paquin was able to put NEC on top, as in the 9
th minute, as the cross from
Meghan Hickey found a charging Paquin who redirected the shot and in. The Pilgrims continued to apply the pressure on the Bulldogs, as they outshot the hosts 8-4 in the first half.
New England College carried over the momentum that they established in the first half, into the second half. NEC were awarded five corner kicks and fired two shots in the first 10 minutes of the second period. Dean made a late push, as they took four corner kicks in the final four minutes of the contest, but
Emily Sashko was able to turn aside both shots that they got off.
GOALKEEPERSEmily Sashko made four saves en route to her first career clean sheet for New England College. Macy Parisee recorded seven saves for Dean College.
WHAT'S NEXTThe Pilgrims wrap up their non-conference matchup on Wednesday, October 23
rd as they host Castleton University at 4:00 pm.