Trailblazer women tripped up by Bridgewater 1-0 in season finale
The MCLA Women's Soccer team honored six seniors prior to this afternoon's contest, however the Trailblazers came up just short in a 1-0 setback to Bridgewater State.
North Adams, MA- Visiting Bridgewater State used an Amber LaPorte tally in the 66th minute to defeat MCLA in the regular season finale for both schools 1-0 this afternoon at Shewcraft Field. Bridgewater improves to 11-6-1 overall, finishing at 5-2 in the MASCAC. MCLA finishes up at 6-10-1 overall, 2-4-1 in conference play.
Bridgewater also finished tied atop the standings in the MASCAC with the win.
After a scoreless first half, LaPorte beat MCLA keeper Jen Wehner to the left corner for the game winner. LaPorte's goal, her 8th of the season, came after she took a Jade Kulver pass and dribbled past the MCLA defense.
The Trailblazers did not mount any significant scoring chances in the closing minutes. Bridgewater outshot MCLA 15-5 on the day, including a 9-2 edge in the second half.
Wehner would stop 8 shots for MCLA while Bridgewater's Kristen Rowe and Kerry Condon combined on the shutout.
Prior to the start of the match, MCLA honored its six seniors playing their final contest: Jen Wehner, Jackie Nash, Katelyn Dano, Lauren Ford, Karrah Chapman, and Brianna Bresett.
Bridgewater awaits MASCAC tournament seeding while the game marked the final contest for MCLA.