Trailblazers four game unbeaten streak snapped at Western New England 2-0
The MCLA Women's Soccer team had its four game unbeaten streak snapped at Western New England University 2-0 this afternoon.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England women's soccer team broke through with a pair of late goals to defeat Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 2-0 on Tuesday (Oct. 4) afternoon at rainy Suprenant Field.
The Golden Bears finally notched the game's first goal in the 78th minute as freshman forward Tayler Mazurski (Wolcott, MA) took advantage of a loose ball in the area to score her third goal of the season.
Just four minutes later WNE added an insurance tally as senior forward Sara McMurray (Enfield, CT) set up fellow senior forward Krista Gangloff (Newington, CT) for her fourth goal of the year.
The Golden Bears held a 27-9 edge in shots, with a 12-1 advantage in shots on target.
MCLA senior goalkeeper Jen Wehner (Hartwick, NY) was outstanding in defeat as she turned away 10 shots to keep her side in the contest throughout.
Sophomore goalkeeper Victoria Tresize (Islip, NY) made one save to earn the shutout win in net for Western New England.
The Golden Bears improve to 2-8-2; while the Trailblazers slip to 3-6-1 on the year.
WNE returns to the field Saturday (Oct. 8) for a 12:00 p.m. match with Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) rival University of New England. MCLA will host Elms on Thursday (Oct. 6) at 4:00 p.m.