NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts - The American International College women's soccer team walked away with a critical Northeast-10 Conference victory over Merrimack College, winning 2-1 on Wednesday, September 26.
FAST FACTS:
Final Score: AIC 2, Merrimack 1
Record: AIC improves to 5-4-0 overall and 3-3-0 in NE10 play, while Merrimack falls to 3-3-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the NE10.
Location: Martone-Mejail Field, North Andover, Massachusetts
STAT LEADERS:
AIC:
Federica Frew (one goal)
Jacinda McCartney (one goal)
Anniina Sankoh (one assist)
Mikayla Demanche (Win [5-4], five saves)
Merrimack:
Izzy McDonnell (one goal, three shots on goal)
Erin Fulton (Loss [3-3-1], seven saves)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- For the first 72 minutes of play, redshirt junior Mikayla Demanche and junior Erin Fulton were able to keep the offenses off the board.
- The first goal of the night was scored by senior midfielder Federica Frew, who broke the shutout with her second goal of the season in the 73rd minute.
- Shortly after, junior forward Jacinda McCartney was able to score the second goal of the night off a loose ball inside the box. The goal by McCartney expanded the lead to 2-0 in the 76th minute.
- Nearly immediately after the Warriors responded with a fast goal from sophomore forward Izzy McDonell. Merrimack would trail just 2-1 after that goal.
- That was the only goal Demanche let past her, giving AIC a 2-1 win over Merrimack.
BUZZWORTHY:
- AIC's match against Merrimack was the last regular season matchup at Martone-Mejail Field before they move to the Division I level.
UP NEXT:
- The Yellow Jackets will look to win consecutive games as they take on Southern Connecticut on Saturday, September 29th at Ronald J. Abdow Field.
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