PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Freshman
Clara Wilson (Montpelier, Vt.) netted her first collegiate goal, but Roger Williams University overpowered Plymouth State University, 6-1, in non-conference women's soccer action at Arold Field on Wednesday afternoon.
The Hawks – ranked fifth in Region II in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll – came out fast, building a 4-0 lead within the first 24 minutes of play. Plymouth State managed to slow the pace to keep the deficit at four heading into halftime, but the visitors added two more tallies just over two minutes apart early in the second half to extend the margin.
PSU battled to the end, with Wilson connecting on a header off a corner kick from classmate
Katherine Gough (Windsor Locks, Conn.) in the 80th minute to spoil the Hawks' shutout bid.
Plymouth State slides to 4-6-0, while Roger Williams improves to 6-1-3.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 1, RWU 6
- Plymouth State (4-6-0)
- RWU (6-1-3)
How it Happened:
- The Hawks opened the scoring in the 9th minute.
- Roger Williams doubled the margin in the 15th minute, then added two more goals in a three-minute span to make it 4-0.
- PSU applied some late first-half pressure, but a shot from junior Drea Oswell (Stafford Springs, Conn.) was blocked as the score stayed 4-0 at the break.
- Roger Williams struck twice in quick succession to push the lead to 6-0.
- In the 80th minute, Gough delivered a perfect corner to the back of the six-yard box, where Wilson headed it home for her first career goal.
By the Numbers:
- Wilson's goal was the first of her career.
- Gough picked up her first career point with the assist.
- Senior goalkeeper Sydney Rowe (Cañon City, Colo.) made six saves in relief.
- Roger Williams held a 12-2 advantage in corner kicks and a 15-1 edge in shots on goal.
- The teams had split the previous two meetings.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State resumes league play on Saturday (Oct. 4) when the Panthers visit Eastern Connecticut State for a 1:00 p.m. match.
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