BANGOR, MAINE – Junior midfielder
Elizabeth Kopicko finished a strong weekend by scoring a hat trick as the Keene State College women's soccer team defeated Husson University 3-1 Sunday at John P. Boucher Field.
Records
- Keene State: 4-2-1
- Husson: 3-5-0
How it Happened
Both teams battled to a scoreless tie at the end of the first half. KSC freshman goalkeeper
Riley Andriski made four saves in the first 45 minutes to keep Husson off the scoreboard.
But it was the Eagles that struck first in the second half. Junior midfielder Lindsey Russell put Husson ahead 1-0 with her first goal of the season at 56:16. It would take less than three minutes for the Owls to respond.
At 59:09, junior defender
Alexa Skinner set up Kopicko for the game-tying goal. Just over six minutes later at 65:16, the two put the Owls ahead when Skinner assisted on another goal by Kopicko. KSC secured another goal by Kopicko at 82:53, this time, with the assist coming from junior defender
Rachel Souza.
Inside the Box
- This was Keene State's first-ever victory against Husson. The all-time series record is now 1-1.
- Andriski ultimately made 10 saves in goal for the Owls.
- Skinner has gotten an assist on four of Kopicko's five goals this season. She previously got an assist on both of Kopicko's goals on Saturday, Sept. 17 in Keene State's 2-0 win over The College of Our Lady of the Elms.
- Kopicko is tied for the lead in the Little East Conference with five goals, while Skinner now leads the LEC with five assists.
Up Next
Keene State travels to Worcester, Mass., for a game against Worcester State on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Husson hosts SUNY Delhi on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m.
