SOMERVILLE, MA
The University of Maine at Presque Isle women's soccer team fell to Lesley University 4-0 Saturday night at Dilboy Stadium. Lesley scored twice in each half and recorded 47 shots to secure the North Atlantic Conference victory.
Lesley opened the scoring just 5:24 into the match when Sasha Handyside found the back of the net off an assist from Bethany Slivka, giving the Lynx a 1-0 lead. The Owls faced continued pressure throughout the first half as Lesley generated 29 shots and earned four corner kicks. UMPI goalkeeper Michaela Carney made 12 saves in the opening 45 minutes to keep the game within reach. Lesley added a second goal just before halftime. Elsie Koehler scored at 43:01, assisted by Leecy Cruz, sending the Lynx into the break with a 2-0 advantage.
Lesley continued its offensive pressure after halftime, adding to its lead in the 53rd minute with an own goal credited to UMPI at 52:06. Peyton Rees scored the Lynx's fourth goal at 60:00, finding the bottom-right corner of the net to make it 4-0. UMPI was unable to generate a shot during the match, while Lesley finished with 47 shots, including 25 on goal. The Lynx also held an 8-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Despite the loss, Carney turned in a busy performance in goal, recording 21 saves across 90 minutes while facing 25 shots on target. Lesley goalkeeper Taylor Leiker did not face a shot on goal as the Lynx recorded the shutout.
Top Performers:
In Goal: Michaela Carney finished with 21 saves for UMPI, while facing 47 total shots from the Lynx.
The loss moves UMPI to 1-8-1 overall. The Owls will return home Tuesday, October 20, to face the University of Maine at Augusta. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in Presque Isle.
