WPI 1, Lasell 0
Box
Score
Newton, MA --- The Engineers of WPI shut out the Lasell field
hockey team today, 1-0, in a non-conference match-up, at Grellier
Field.
During the first half, WPI controlled the ball, attempting 10
shots, yet the Lasers held WPI scoreless. Lasell's
goalkeeper, Christine Thornton (Canton, MA)
recorded 6 saves in the first half, and was also assisted by
defender Kelsey Brooks (Dartmouth, MA) who came up
with a defensive save for the Lasers.
The second half was more balanced, with the Lasers producing
multiple opportunities to score, but they were unable to
connect. Though Thornton accumulated 5 more saves in the
second half, WPI's Sasha Marokhovsky (Upton,
MA) netted the game's only goal when she put home a Meghan
Linskey (Bridgewater, MA) rebound with 12:42
remaining in the contest.
Betsy Ray (Simsbury, CT) recorded the shutout
for the Engineers, producing her second of the season. The
Engineers are currently 2-0 this season and host Worcester State at
7pm on Tuesday night.
The Lasers, now 0-1, are set to take on MIT in non-conference
action next Tuesday, September 9th, at 4:00 p.m., on Grellier
Field.
Release Courtesy Lasell Sports Information
