WPI 2, Wentworth 0
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Worcester, MA--- Junior Kristen Garza
(Kingston, MA) scored a pair of goals, and in the process tied the
WPI career goal scoring record as the host Engineers defeated
Wentworth 2-0 in non-conference women's soccer action on Thursday
night. With the win, WPI is now 1-1 on the young season,
while the Leopards fall to 0-2.
After a scoreless first half, Garza dented the scoring column in
the 58th minute when she buried a feed from Victoria
Howland (Red Hook, NY) to give the Crimson and Gray a 1-0
advantage. Just over seven minutes later, Garza picked up her
own rebound and netted her third goal of the season and 28th of her
standout career. The junior is now tied with Beth
Gilbert '01 atop the WPI career goal scoring list.
Rebecca Newman (Howell, NJ) recorded a shutout
in her first collegiate start for the Engineers. The freshmen
was credited with two saves on the night. Katherine
Matthews (Northboro, MA) and Jess Gardner
(Wilbraham, MA) split time in net for Wentworth, registering three
and six saves respectively.
After a first half that saw WPI enjoy a slight 5-4 edge in
shots, the hosts tallied 12 of the game's 15 second half
shots. Wentworth held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.
WPI hits the road on Saturday for its first away match of
2009. They travel to Salem State for a noon match-up.
Wentworth is off until Tuesday when they entertain Emerson at 7pm.
Story written by Genna Farley - WPI Athletics
Department
