Box Score The Husson University women's soccer team recorded a 6-1 win
over U. Southern Maine at the John Boucher Field. Senior
Shelby Bradford (Lee, ME) registered 2 goals and an assist for the
Eagles on the perfect September day. The Eagles peppered the
Huskies goal with 41 shots, 26 of them on goal.
Caitlyn Butterfield (Jr., Gorham, ME) scored the first goal of
the year off a Penalty Kick. Alexandra Laniewski (So.,
Scarborough, ME) was tripped up in the box and Butterfield
converted the PK 14:00 minutes into the game. Kylan Smith
(Sr., Presque Isle, ME) set up the next goal when she stole the
ball and fed Megan LaJoie (Jr., Van Buren, ME) in front of the net,
giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead at the half.
Bradford scored twice to open the second half giving the Eagles
a 4-0 lead ten minutes into the 2nd half. Her
first goal was an unassisted effort at 53:13 and then 2:32 later
Katie McLaughlin centered a cross which Bradford headed home.
Laniewski, who was active all game, put the Eagles up 5-0 when
she tapped home a pass from Katelyn Cloutier (So., Groveton, NH)
who received a great through ball from Bradford. Laniewski
set Smith up for Husson's final goal when she beat the defender
down the right side feeding Smith in front of the net.
U. Southern Maine goalie Alison Bradley (Sr., Auckland, New
Zealand) did a good job in goal keeping the score 2-0 at the
half. She recorded 10 saves against 22 shots in the first
half making numerous diving saves. Catherine Wise (Fy.,
Cape Elizabeth, ME) scored the lone Huskies goal from an assist by
Jessica Gassman (Fy., Kennebunk, ME).
Rozlyn Petersen (Jr., Newport, ME) started in goal for Husson
recording 1 save in 81 minutes. Senior Jen Plourde (Howland,
ME) finished the game and did not record a save.
Husson is now 1-0 while U. Southern Maine drops to 0-1.
Husson travels to U. Maine Fort Kent on Thursday, September 3
for a 2:00 pm kickoff. U. Maine Southern Maine host Gordon
College on Saturday, September 5 at 12:00 pm.
