Box Score

KEENE, N.H.--Junior Amanda Marshall's first goal of the season proved to be the game winner, giving the Keene State women's soccer team a 1-0 win over visiting Bridgewater State University in double-overtime at Dr. Ron Butcher Field on Thursday evening.

Records

• Keene State: 2-4-1
• Bridgewater State: 2-3

How It Happened

The game took a while to get going, but roared into life over the final 15 minutes of action in regulation, as Michelle Belcher's attempt at a regulation winner was turned aside by KSC goalie Abbie Terrinca.

Both teams had chances to win it in the first overtime, as Amanda Marshall's chance with less than three minutes to go was snuffed by BSU goalie Tory Viola-Laughery, who clawed the ball back from behind her to keep it from rolling into the net.   20 seconds later, Bridgewater State had a golden chance, as Belcher's shot cannoned back off the post to keep the game scoreless.

Heading into the second overtime, the Bears had the first chance, but Terrinca made the save, and at the other end of the field, Amanda Marshall worked a perfect combination pass with Maya Baker, whose layoff right into the juniors' feet allowed her to race past the last BSU defender and chip the ball over Viola-Laughery.   Terrinca finished with five saves in the KSC net, while Viola-Laughery made three stops.

Inside the Box

• It was the first shutout of the season for the Owls, and the sixth of Terrinca's career.  
• Keene State improves to 20-2-1 all-time against Bridgewater State, and has never lost to them at home.  This was the first overtime meeting between the two teams since 2004, a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Up Next

• Keene State begins Little East Conference play by hosting Western Connecticut State University on Saturday, September 25, at 2 p.m.
• The Bears will travel to Framingham State University on the same day.