Box Score THE BASICS
Score: Emerson 1, Springfield 0
Records: Emerson Lions (10-5, 7-3 NEWMAC) ; Springfield Pride (6-8-2, 4-4-2 NEWMAC)
Location: Springfield, Mass. (Brock-Affleck Field)
Date: October 30, 2021
The Lead: One goal by freshman Anna Swisher at the 48th minute was all the Emerson women's soccer team needed as the Lions edged out Springfield, 1-0, in its regular season finale. With the win, the Lions extended their win streak to four and snagged the No. 2 seed in the NEWMAC Tournament.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON
Swisher: one goal
Goalie: Amara Schaub (W, 6-3): zero goals allowed on two shots with two saves through 90 minutes
SPRINGFIELD
Heather Jennato: two shots on goal
Goalie: Caitlin Normoyle (L, 0-3): one goal allowed on three shots with two saves through 45 minutes
Taryn Ryan: zero goals allowed on five shots with five saves through 45 minutes
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Despite Emerson outshooting Springfield, 9-2, through the first 45 minutes, the score remained in a 0-0 tie entering the half.
48': Three minutes into the second frame, Emerson struck with the game's first and only goal. It was at the 48th minutes that Swisher put in the unassisted game-winner past Normoyle for the 1-0 lead.
- Emerson heavily outshot Springfield in the second half as the defense did not allow Springfield a shot with the shots at 6-0.
UP NEXT
- No. 2 Emerson will play host to No. 7 Wheaton (Mass.) on Tuesday, November 2nd in the NEWMAC Quarterfinals with kickoff slated for 6:00 p.m.
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