ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Roberts Wesleyan women's soccer team took sole possession of first place in the East Coast Conference standings after a 1-0 home win over Mercy University on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Redhawks are now 3-0-1 in the ECC, just ahead of Molloy who stands at 2-0-1. Roberts tied the Lions earlier in the week.
 
The lone goal of the day came off a successful Larissa Johnston penalty kick in the 37th minute.
 
The Redhawks provided the majority of the offense during the game including opportunities late in the second half when Kara Choate put a shot off the right post and then the crossbar just over a minute later. Roberts finished with 11 total shots compared to four from the Mavericks.
 
Roberts (7-1-1, 3-0-1 ECC) is currently ranked ninth in the East Region in the United Soccer Coaches rankings. The Redhawks will be at home again on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup against Franklin Pierce University. Kick off is at 3 p.m.