KEENE, N.H.--The Keene State women's soccer team was approximately 40 minutes away from seeing their season come to an end, but second half goals from Raelyn Callahan and Kayleigh Marshall give the Owls a 3-1 win over visiting Rhode Island College at the Keene State Turf Field on Saturday morning.


Records

• Keene State: 7-11-1, 3-5 LEC
• Rhode Island College: 3-14, 1-7 LEC

How it Happened

It took less than two minutes for the Owls to get on the board, as Alexa Skinner sent in a corner kick that was side-footed home by captain Alex Kennedy.      Less than two minutes later, the Anchorwomen had tied the game, when Serena Forte pounced on a rebound from Mac Parker-Christou.   

The Owls had the better chances, outshooting RIC 9-4 in the first half, but could not score as teams went into the break knotted at one.  

In the second half, Keene State kept pressing, as Victoria Reynolds had the first chance of the period.   The Owls finally broke through five minutes into the second half, as Callahan's shot from six yards grazed the fingertips of RIC goalie Regan Kerecz and skipped into the net.

Marshall added an insurance tally in the 66th minute with an unassisted goal.   Rebecca Koziara made five stops to pick up her third win of the year.

Playoff Permutations

• The Owls needed to win to secure an LEC playoff berth.   The win eliminated Plymouth State University from playoff contention.

Up Next

• The Owls head back to Vermont to take on the Spartans in a rematch of a game on October 13.   The Spartans took the first meeting between the teams, 2-1.