Box Score HENNIKER, N.H. The New England College women's soccer team fell to Gordon College 3-0 in non-conference action Wednesday night at Don Melander Field.
SCORING1
stHalf 24:17 | GC Emily Rodriguez
1
st Half 43:49 | GC Calla Ashley
2
nd Half 49:51 | GC Devin Lacroix
HOW IT HAPPENEDGordon College came out on the attack, as the Fighting Scots fired nine shots in the opening 20 minutes. Gordon broke through in the 25
th minute, as Emily Rodriguez' lob shot snuck under the cross bar, giving the Scots the 1-0 lead. The Pilgrims eventually got a shot on goal in the 27
th minute, as
Paytne Walker was able to fire off the shot. Right before halftime, the Scots added another goal, as Calla Ashley fired a shot out from roughly 60 feet out.
Coming out of the halftime intermission, the Fighting Scots continued to extend their lead. Devin Lacroix found the back of the net as she hurried a free-kick before the defense could set up.
GOALTENDERSAllie Stoddart got the starting nod for the Pilgrims, as the sophomore recorded a career-high 13 saves, while Kali Denty picked up 9 stops for Gordon in the win. WHAT'S NEXTThe Pilgrims will return home on Sept. 21
st as they open New England Collegiate Conference action with a matchup with Mitchell College at 3:00 pm.