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October 16, 2008

Molloy Defeats Mercy Women’s Soccer 3-0

NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Result
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Kelly Smith

Molloy Defeats Mercy Women's Soccer 3-0

DOBBS FERRY, NY - The Mercy College women's soccer team was defeated by East Coast Conference (ECC) opponent Molloy College by a score of 3-0 on Thursday.

In the first period Molloy (6-5-1, 4-2 ECC) got on the board in the 17th minute when Kristie Caruso followed her own corner kick into the left side of the net. The Mavericks (1-5-2, 0-4-2 ECC) played strong defense to keep the Lions at bay for the rest of the period.

Paula Sanelli got things moving for the Lions in the opening minute of the second period with a nice maneuver to put Molloy up 2-0. Gillian Fortune set Sanelli up with a perfect pass into the box, and Sanelli did the rest.

Caruso struck again for the final goal of the game on a smash from 10 yards out in the 59th minute. Sanelli picked up the assist for her third point of the contest.

Mavericks' goaltender freshman Jackie Roebuck (Walden, NY) recorded four saves. Christina Aquilon picked up the shutout for the Lions.

The Mavericks will be back in action on Saturday, October 18 when the play host to Dowling at noon.