Box Score THE BASICS
Score: Emerson 3, Regis (Mass.) 1
Records: Emerson Lions (0-0) ; Regis (Mass.) (0-0)
Location: Regis Stadium (Weston, Mass.)
Date: September 1, 2021
The Lead: Sophomore Brittney Righetti potted a pair to help propel the Emerson women's soccer team to a season-opening 3-1 road tilt triumph out at Regis (Mass.) on a rainy Wednesday night in non-conference women's soccer action. Alongside Righetti, freshman Madeline Khaw also tallied a goal for Emerson.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
EMERSON
Righetti - two goals, four shots
Gina Lukoskie - one assist
Grace Cosgrove - four shots
Goalie: Megan Rose (1-0) - six shots on goal, one goal allowed and five saves through 90 minutes
REGIS (MASS.)
Allison Meade - one goal
Goalie: Ori Attridge (0-1) - eight shots on goal, three goals allowed and five saves through 90 minutes
HOW IT HAPPENED
12": The hosts quickly got into the scoring mix 12 minutes into the matchup when Meade picked up the Pride's first goal on a free kick.
31": With the opening half nearing its end, Emerson leveled the score at 1-1 as Righetti tallied her first of two goals as Lukoskie was credited with the assist.
63": Regis gave Emerson the prime opportunity to grab the lead when Katie Wojcik drew a costly foul and allowed the Lions a penalty kick opportunity. Rightetti capitalized for her second goal and pushed the visitors to the 2-1 lead.
83": Emerson sealed the game in the 83rd minute and closed the scoring as Khaw blasted a shot into the upper left corner that ultimately gave the Lions the 3-1 win.
UP NEXT
- Emerson opens up its 2021 home schedule on Wednesday, September 8th when the Lions welcome Tufts at 6:00 p.m.
- Regis continues its home stand on Saturday, September 4th with a non-conference matchup against Fitchburg State at 1:00 p.m.
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