Western New England Edges Wentworth

(Courtesy of WNEC Sports Information)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Western New England College women's soccer team scored a pair of goals in a 1:47 span in the second half for a 2-1 victory over visiting Wentworth Institute of Technology Saturday afternoon (Oct. 10).

This was the fourth consecutive victory for the Golden Bears who evened their record at 6-6 while climbing to 5-3 in The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC).

The Leopards took a 1-0 lead when sophomore midfielder Lucy Brown (Plainville, CT) knocked in a shot with an assist from junior midfielder Megan Rogoff (Uncasville, CT) in the 12th minute.

WNEC came back after the break tying the match on an unassisted goal by sophomore midfielder Andrea Almeida (Newington, CT) at the 66:03 mark. It was her first goal of the season. Junior forward Heather Mortell (Webster, MA) earned the assist.

Mortell then delivered the game-winner following a great pass from junior defender Corrine Alexinas (Massapequa Park, NY) at 67:50.

Sophomore Morgan Vogt (Henniker, NH) didn't score any points, but turned in a solid performance from her midfield position.

Wentworth had one final chance in the final seconds, but a shot by junior forward Sarah Norkiewicz (Dracut, MA) just missed to the left. Sophomore goalkeeper Katherine Matthews (Northborough, MA) compiled 10 saves in a solid performance.

WIT falls to 3-9 overall and 2-5 in the conference.

Western New England College held a 20-12 advantage in shots. Wentworth took an 8-4 edge in corner kicks.