SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - Behind a dozen saves from goalkeeper
Mikayla Demanche, the American International College women's soccer team drew No. 19 Southern New Hampshire University 0-0 at Abdow Field on Saturday, September 23.
FAST FACTS:
Final Score: AIC 0, No. 19 SNHU 0 (2OT)
Record: AIC is 2-3-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the NE10, while SNHU sits at 6-1-1 overall and 4-0-1 in the NE10.
Location: Ronald J. Abdow Field, Springfield, Massachusetts
STAT LEADERS:
AIC:
Mikayla Demanche (12 saves)
Johanna Englund (one shot-on-goal)
Southern New Hampshire:
Abigail Maker (four shots-on-goal)
Paige Salmon (two saves)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Penmen had a few good chances in the first half, most notably when Courtney Benson hit the crossbar with a shot in the ninth minute and when Demanche turned aside Abigail Maker in the 22nd minute with a leg save.
- Demanche made another seven stops in the second frame, keeping AIC even through 90 minutes of play.
- AIC's first shots of the game were in the first overtime, with Federica Frew turning on target early on and Johanna Englund heading one toward the cage as well.
- SNHU had a late free kick deep in AIC territory, but the defense kept the ball away from the cage to secure the draw and the point.
COACH'S CORNER:
- "Hard word, dedication, heart, and perseverance paid off tonight," said assistant coach Rob Libera after the contest.
PLAYER'S CORNER:
- On her own performance, Demanche said, "I went into the game knowing they averaged over 20 shots a game, so I was ready for them to shoot a lot. I know they're a very technical team, so I came out a lot when I needed to. I expected a lot of action."
- On the team as a whole, Demanche said "We played up to them. We've been playing down to teams, but today everyone connected and I think it proved that we are capable of being as good as we were expected to be."
UP NEXT:
- The Yellow Jackets host Merrimack College on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. for an NE10 contest.
