Beverly, MA--Today in soccer action, the Gulls defeated the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen by a score of 1-0. After a scoreless first half, Brookline native, Leah Walters broke through the defense and found the side netting in the 48th minute of play.
The pace of the game changed in the second half. "The players made a commitment to win more 50-50 balls and dominate offensively," Head Coach Dina Gentile reflected. Freshman Margreta Weber assisted in controlling the midfield play and allowed the Gulls to find more space out wide and up front. Allison Lyons led the defense in the win, while goalkeepers Sarah Nichols and Tina Loguidice shared the shutout in the net.
The women are back in action, this Tuesday, when they play their first home game of the 2004 season. The Gulls face Wheaton College at 7pm in the athletic stadium. The last time Wheaton traveled to Endicott, was in 2001. Wheaton came out on top, defeating EC by a score of 1-0.
Both teams were recently recognized in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (N.S.C.A.A.) New England Regional Poll. In the Division III, preseason poll, Endicott is ranked 5th, their best ranking in the program's history, while Wheaton College is ranked 1st.
