BRYANT WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO NORTHEASTERN, 3-0

August 27, 2010

BRYANT WOMEN'S SOCCER FALLS TO NORTHEASTERN, 3-0

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Northeastern University jumped out to an early lead and kept up the balanced offensive attack as they defeated the Bryant University women's soccer team, 3-0 on Friday afternoon. This was the first win for the Huskies on the season as they improved to 1-1 overall while the Bulldogs dropped to 0-2.

After a few quick shots to start the game, Northeastern opened the scoring in the 14^th minute as Devin Petta broke the Bulldog defense and hit the back right corner of the net to give the Huskies an early advantage.

The best chance for the Bulldogs came midway through the first half during a series of three corner kicks. On the last attempt, senior defender Sarah Donovan (Storrs, Conn.) connected for a header but missed just wide of the goal.   

With less than two minutes remaining in the first half, senior Gabbi Jatkola maneuvered her way in front of the net and eluded a swarm of defenders long enough to tuck it past the dive of Bryant keeper Kelsi Jacob (Mahwah, N.J.).

The final Northeastern tally was made in the 56^th minute as sophomore Greta Samuelsdottir scored on a feed from Veronica Napoli.

Bryant had another scoring opportunity on a late corner kick but the header by Carolyn Giuliano (Wethersfield, Conn.) was saved by Northeastern keeper Michelle Sopko.

The Bryant University women's soccer team looks to rebound in one week when it travels to play NJIT on Friday, Sept. 3 at 7:00 p.m.