SALEM, Mass. – The Plymouth State University women's soccer team defeated Salem State University, 1-0, in a non-conference women's soccer matchup at Alumni Field on Wednesday evening.
The Panthers scored the game's only goal in the 7th minute when senior
Piper Sullivan (Laconia, N.H.) headed home a well-placed cross off a free kick from freshman
Islah Godo (Topsham, Maine). That was all Plymouth State would need to secure its third shutout of the season.
Senior goalkeeper
Sydney Rowe (Cañon City, Colo.) recorded her first shutout of the year – the third of her career – after turning away all four Viking shots on goal.
Plymouth State improves to 5-7-0, while the Vikings move to 6-4-2.
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 1, Salem State 0
- Plymouth State (5-7-0)
- Salem State (6-4-2)
How it Happened:
- The Panthers took advantage of a free kick in a dangerous area in the 7th minute, as Godo lofted a ball into the middle of the penalty area and Sullivan headed it home to give PSU an early 1-0 lead.
- The rest of the first half featured limited scoring chances as both teams battled for possession. Plymouth State maintained its one-goal advantage at the break.
- Play continued back-and-forth throughout the second half. The Vikings generated a few half-chances, but the Panther back line held firm to secure the shutout.
By the Numbers:
- PSU outshot Salem State, 16 to 13.
- Shots on goal favored the Panthers, 11-4.
- Salem State held a slight edge in corner kicks, 2-1.
- Plymouth State leads the head-to-head series, 20-16-2, dating back to 1988.
- The Panthers are 3-1-1 on the road in the last five meetings.
- PSU is unbeaten in the last six matchups (5-0-1), outscoring the Vikings 19-3 in that span.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State returns home for a Senior Day clash with Fisher College on Saturday (Oct. 11), with kickoff set for noon.
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