NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Lasell College women's soccer team was defeated by GNAC foe Norwich University, 1-0, on Wednesday afternoon at Howard Field.  The Cadets, who started the year by losing consecutive contests, now stand at 4-2 (2-0 GNAC). The Lasers, meanwhile, fall to 1-3 (0-2 GNAC).

The teams stayed even through the first half, each team remaining scoreless.  The Cadets outshot the Lasers, 13-6, but Lasell held a 7-3 edge on corner kicks. Allyson Bushey (Westminster, MA), Jessica Taylor (Standish, ME), and Olivia Tsakiris (Grosvenordale, CT) continued to generate shots for the Lasers, coming up with 4 of Lasell's 6 attempts, but were unable to capitalize.

The lone goal of the game was netted by junior Becky Scully who took a feed from Sarah Reuschel with just 7:37 to play in the second half, to help Norwich win its second straight 1-0 decision.

In upcoming action for Lasell, the women's soccer team will take on fellow GNAC opponent Simmons College, at the Sharks home field, on Saturday, September 20th. 

Article courtesy of Norwich College Sports Information Department.