The BasicsScore: Roberts Wesleyan 5 – 1 Molloy
Record: Roberts Wesleyan 8-3-1, 4-0-0 ECC Molloy 4-4-2, 1-2-0 ECC
Location: RWC Stadium – Rochester, N.Y.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Redhawks came up with the win against ECC rival Molloy on Friday. The Roberts Wesleyan offense took control early in the game, scoring four unanswered games coming from
Brittany Houghton,
Bella Mitrevski,
Samantha Moreno, and
Teara Thomas.
In the 69
th minute of the game the visiting Lions, Alicia Mercurio, scored to avoid the shutout from Redhawk goalkeeper
Mary Kate Eckert; Mitrevski however, would go on to score once more to seal the victory for the Redhawks.
Turning PointOnce Mercurio put Molloy on the board, the Lions attempted to mount a comeback. When Mitrevski's second shot found the back of the net, the Redhawk victory was secured.
Individual Leaders- Thomas had one shot in the game which was on frame, finding the back of the net for a goal in the second half
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Christina Burke had one assist in the game for the Redhawks for Moreno's second half goal, which also was Moreno's lone shot in the game.
Inside the Box Score- Both Thomas and Moreno scored their first goals of the season for the Redhawks.
- After today's showing 14 players have points this season for Roberts Wesleyan.
News & Notes- The Redhawks now lead Molloy 3-1 in the series history between the two teams.
- Eckert was named ECC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season
- Roberts Wesleyan remains No. 4 in the NSCAA East Region standings.
Up NextThe Redhawks play Queens on Sunday at 12 p.m. at home.
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