Women's Soccer Takes Season Opener in 4-0 Victory
The Blue Devils shutout St. Francis Brooklyn in a commanding win on Tuesday.
The Central Connecticut women's won the season opener in dominant fashion on Tuesday. The Blue Devils had four different goal scorers in a 4-0 shutout over St. Francis Brooklyn. Kelly Brady and Roma McLaughlin each posted a goal and an assist in the afternoon. Freshman Kristina Kelly scored the first goal of the season for CCSU. Senior Jenna Rae Covello also added a goal.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Central Connecticut 4, St. Francis Brooklyn 0
Records: Central Connecticut (1-0, 1-0 NEC), St. Francis Brooklyn (1-1, 1-1 NEC)
Location: Brooklyn Heights, NY
KEY MOMENTS
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The Blue Devils wasted no time in the season opener, receiving a goal from Kristina Kelly just 4:54 into the game. It marked the first goal of Kelly's young career.
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Exactly six minutes later, Jenna Rae Covello scored on an assist from Kelly Brady.
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Junior Roma LcLaughlin would follow with a goal at the 12:23 mark off of a penalty kick.
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Freshman Kelly Brady scored the lone goal of the second half, the first of her career. The goal was assisted by Roma McLaughlin.
NUMBER TO KNOW
19 – Central took 19 total shots in the game, with 8 on goal. St. Francis only took 8 shots in the afternoon.
NOTES
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With the victory, the Blue Devils have won the last 10 games against Northeast Conference opponents, including the NEC Tournament.
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Central has outscored the Terriers 8-0 in the last two games the teams have met.
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Junior goalkeeper Amanda McQuillan recorded 7 saves.
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Jamie Collimore and Abbey Chase each put one shot on goal.
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The Blue Devils had possession for 54% of the matchup.
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Barbara Zagonyi had four shots on goal, all saved by McQuillan.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils return home for the season opener against Bryant. The match is scheduled for Friday, Mar. 12 at 5:00 pm.
