The Lasell College women's soccer team came out on fire on Taylor Field today against New England College, winning 3-0.  Elizabeth Stickley (Scituate, MA) earned the shut out for the Lasers, making 5 total saves in the game.  This is the Lasers first win of the season, boosting their overall record to 1-2. 

From the start of the game, the Lasers controlled the ball, finding a 12 shot advantage over the Pilgrims in the first half.  Lasell's defense, anchored by Jordynn Frollo (Uxbridge, MA) and Olivia Tsakiris (Grosvenordale, CT), was strong, clearing the ball from the Lasers' half of the field, and creating opportunities for the offense.

First year Meredith Hessler (Middletown, RI) made herself a presence on the field for the Lasers, both offensively and defensively.  Hessler opened the game for Lasell with the a long shot from the middle of the field, making the game 1-0, just one minute and thirteen seconds into the game.  Hessler was assisted by Jessica Taylor (Standish, ME), who also scored an unassisted goal later in the half. 

Finishing off the scoring for the Lasers was Alexi Giatrelis (Mashpee, MA), who scored off a pass from Alyssa Ferreri (Southbury, CT), just over the ten minute mark.

Though New England College came out with new intensity in the second half, holding the Lasers without a shot for over 16 minutes, the Lasers held onto their lead and closed the game with a victory.  Goalkeeper Kerry Hughes (Wallkill, NY) picked up 9 saves for the Pilgrims.

The Lasers will hit the road on Wednesday, September 17th, to play a GNAC conference game against Norwich University.