KEENE, N.H. – The Keene State College women's soccer team was defeated by UMass-Boston 2-1 Saturday in a Little East Conference match at Dr. Ron Butcher Field.
Records
- Keene State: 7-7-2, 2-4-0 LEC
- UMass-Boston: 5-7-2, 3-3-0 LEC
How it Happened
Keene State jumped out to a 1-0 lead 10:11 into the match. After junior forward
Maya Baker drew a foul inside the box, junior defender
Alexa Skinner capitalized by scoring her second goal of the season on a penalty kick.
Graduate student Dani Anderson led the comeback for the Beacons by scoring both of her team's goals. Her first goal came off a corner kick at 41:44, while the game-winning goal came off a free kick at 55:05. Senior goalkeeper Maria Spylios made nine saves to help preserve the win for UMass-Boston.
Inside the Box
- Keene State now has a record of 17-8-3 against UMass-Boston.
- Baker, along with seniors Amanda and Kayleigh Marshall and freshman Joclynn Tyler each had two shots on goal for the Owls.
- Skinner's goal was the first one that was scored on a penalty kick for the Owls this season. It was also the first penalty kick attempt Keene State had this season.
Up Next
Keene State plays a pair of non-conference games at home next week, starting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 against Salem State University at 7 p.m. UMass-Boston will play at Tufts University on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.