Box Score HENNIKER, N.H.- Two first-half goals by the New England College Women's Soccer team is more than enough, as the Pilgrims recorded a 3-0 win over Eastern Nazarene College, on Senior Day, Sunday afternoon.
SCORING
26:34 | NEC Madeline Parisi (Sofia Gomez-Pedreora)
41:04 | NEC Sofia Gomez-Pedreora (Felicia Glanberg)
46:22 | NEC Khaya Sims (Unassisted)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions had a strong start to the game as they had early and consistent offensive pressure. Eastern Nazarene was able to get a few shots off early but could not make anything of it. About halfway through the first period, the game shifted in favor of the Pilgrims as they started to take control. From there on out New England College dictated play and controlled the majority of possession. Just over 26 minutes in the Pilgrims were attacking as Sofia Gomez-Pedreora played a ball out to Madeline Parisi who took a deep shot that beat the goalie high for a 1-0 lead. New England College kept pushing and was able to put another one in after a strong offensive effort. Sofia Gomez-Pedreora was able to put a ball in on the backside after a strong attack as Felicia Glanberg played the ball across. With that goal, the Pilgrims went into the break, up 2-0.
New England College did not slow down in the second half as Khaya Sims beat the goalie just over a minute into the period for a 3-0 lead. The Lions gained some momentum late but were not able to put much together as the Pilgrims claimed the 3-0 win on Senior Day.
GOALTENDERS
Emily Sashko picked up her third shutout of the year, as the junior recorded five stops for the Pilgrims. Jazmin Arzu made four stops for the Lions in the first half and Rachel Smith played the second half adding two more saves.
WHAT'S NEXT
New England College will have another quick turnaround, as they will host Becker College on Tuesday, April 20th for a 7:00 p.m. start time.
