Wednesday, September 26, 2001

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS 3-0 TO SACRED HEART
Megan McDonnell makes seven saves in losing effort

Fairfield, Conn. – The Fairleigh Dickinson University women’s soccer team (0-5, 0-3 NEC) dropped a 3-0 decision to Sacred Heart (3-4, 3-0 NEC) in Northeast Conference action.

The Pioneers struck first by converting a corner kick at the 9:30 mark and followed it with another goal at 13:49 to take a quick 2-0 advantage.  The Knights could not respond as Sacred Heart went on to score one more goal at 67:40 before taking their third NEC victory.  

Sophomore goalkeeper Megan McDonnell (Richmond Hill, NY/Cardozo) stopped seven shots while Sacred Heart’s net-minder needed four saves for the win.

The Knights will have their home opener against UMBC on Friday, September 28^th at 4:00pm and will face Mt. St. Mary’s on Sunday, September 30^th at 1:00pm.  

                          1          2          F

Fairleigh Dickinson     0          0          0
Sacred Heart              2          1          3

Scoring Summary:

SHU     Paula Pineda (Linda Ferencko), 9:30

SHU     Nathallie Urbas (unassisted), 13:49

SHU     Ingrid Olsson (Danielle Robenhymer), 67:40

Shots: FDU 4, SHU 13
Corners: FDU 2, SHU 7
Saves: FDU 7, SHU 4
Fouls: FDU 6, SHU 2
Offsides: FDU 0, SHU 2
Attendance : 50

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