Box Score CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Salve Regina University women's soccer team and the nation's No. 9-ranked Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) squad went scoreless through the first half and 13 minutes into the second frame before the hosts found the net three times for a 3-0 final in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) match up at Roberts Field on Saturday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: MIT 3, Salve Regina 0
Records: Salve Regina (3-6-4, 1-6-0 NEWMAC), MIT (12-1-1, 7-0-0 NEWMAC)
All-Time Series: Tonight was the first official NEWMAC meeting between the two programs and seventh all-time. The Engineers lead the series 6-0-1.
SUMMARY:
- 58:03 - Kaitlin Zareno (4) got rebound off shot and put ball off keeper. | MIT 1, Salve Regina 0
- 74:47 - Katherine Ruan (4) collected a loose ball for her fourth goal of the season with an assist from Ashley English. | MIT 2, Salve Regina 0
- 76:50 - Ashley English (4) closed out the scoring with her fourth goal of the season and an assist from Victoria Ganeles. | MIT 3, Salve Regina 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- The Engineers tied their season-opener against Brandeis University (Sept. 1) and lost to Tufts University (Sept. 19), but have won all others while currently on a seven-game win streak.
- Sabrina Lawless earned her first career start for the Seahawks and made nine saves.
- MIT led in shots (27 to 6) and corner kicks (11 to 2).
ON THE HORIZON:
The Seahawks return to Reynolds Field for a home game against Wheaton College on Wednesday, October 18 (4 p.m.), after a two-game road trip.