Worcester, MA- 10/3/07 - The Keene State College women's soccer team dropped a 3-0 non-conference game on the road to Worcester State College on Wednesday afternoon.

The Owls (6-5-1), who had a tought time adjusting to the Lancers's turf field, have scored just one goal in their last three games.

Worcester State co-captain Lauren Cush (Hudson, MA) scored the lone goal in the first half as she opened the scoring in the 34th minute when she broke down the middle of the field beating a Keene State defender and launched a 25 yard shot over the outstretched arms of the Owls' net minder to give the Lancers a, 1-0 lead.  The goal was Cush's fourth of the season.  Worcester State out shot the visitors 9 to 5 in the first frame.

In the second half, Worcester State increased their lead to, 2-0, in the 53rd minute when junior Katelyn Bonetti (Plymouth, MA) got a scoring touch on a pass from Amanda Beaudet (Auburn, MA).  The goal was Bonetti's second on the year.  Bonetti added her second of the game in the 63rd minute when a clear by the Keene State defense ricocheted past the Keene State goalie.

Lancer keeper Erin Doherty (Uxbridge, MA) stopped three shots on the day, while Keene State keeper Samantha Hirsh (Holliston, MA) made five saves for Keene State.

Keene State returns to the pitch on Saturday when they host Rhode Island College. Worcester State will return to conference action on Saturday when they host MCLA on Coughlin Field.

(Courtesy WSC Sports Information)