PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Plymouth State University women's soccer team defeated the Vermont State University Lyndon Hornets, 9-0, in a non-conference match on Arold Field in a Wednesday matinee.
It was a comfortable afternoon for the Panthers who were able to spread the ball around throughout the match. Leading the way for Plymouth State was sophomore
Emily Wilson (Salem, N.H.) who tallied two goals and one assist, while classmate
Cass Hanson (Stetson, Maine.) and senior
Emma Simkewicz (Westminster, Mass.) recorded one goal and one assist each.
Also scoring for the Panthers were graduate student
Abbey Johnson (Orlando, Fla.), sophomores
Emily McDonough (Peabody, Mass.) and
Sophie Pimental (Bristol, R.I.), and freshmen
Emily Olsen (Freeport, Maine.) and
Ava Knighton (Clayton, Del.), while sophomore
Vicky Taylor (Bellingham, Mass.) recorded an assist.
Plymouth State is now 3-1-1 in its last five games, outscoring opponents 17-4 during that stretch.
The Panthers improve to 4-7-3, as VTSU Lyndon falls to 1-11-0 on the season.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 9, VTSU Lyndon 0
- Plymouth State (4-7-3)
- VTSU Lyndon (1-11-0)
How it Happened:
- The Panthers took early control, scoring three goals in the first 15 minutes of play.
- By halftime, Plymouth State increased the advantage to 5-0, giving the Hornets little chance to wage a comeback.
- A penalty kick goal scored by Wilson in the 51st minute set the tone for the second half as the Panthers sealed the home win.
- The Hornets had a breakaway attempt in the 64th minute to break into the scoreline, but sophomore Gabby Mangini (West Hartford, Conn.) made the lone Panther save to secure the shutout.
By the Numbers:
- Plymouth State outshot the Hornets 28-1 in the contest.
- PSU recorded six corner kicks to the Hornets' one.
- Shots on goal were in Plymouth State's favor, 20-1.
- PSU forced 11 saves from the VTSU Lyndon goalkeeper.
- The Panthers have now won nine straight meetings between the two teams.
- PSU maintains a perfect 10-0-0 record at home against the Hornets.
- Plymouth State has a 19-1-0 head-to-head record overall dating back to 1986.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State remains home for Senior Day as Maine Maritime Academy visits Arold Field on Saturday (Oct. 21). Senior Day ceremonies will take place just prior to first kick, which is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
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