Women's Soccer Begins 2012 Season with 3-0 Shutout
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wis.-Platteville
(1-0)
|
1 | 2 | 3 |
|
Ramapo
(0-1)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Ramapo
| Game Statistics | Wis.-Platteville | Ramapo |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 15 (9) | 11 (9) |
| Saves | 9 | 6 |
| Fouls | 7 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 2 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's soccer team posted a 3-0 win over Ramapo College to kickoff the 2012 season in New York City.
The Pioneers (1-0) went ahead in the 15th minute when Sarah Eck found the back of the net for an early 1-0 lead. UW-Platteville added two goals, late in the contest, scoring in the 79th and 90th minute for the 3-0 win over the Roadrunners.
For the 2-0 lead, Melissa Dunlavy converted on a corner kick that was set up by Anna Strasser. Following the corner, Ashley Chernich set up the Dunlavy goal with a header pass. The Pioneers closed out the match when Anna Strasser emerged from a scramble with a shot that found the back of the net to complete the 3-0 win. Corey Daehling and Dunlavy were each credited with an assist on the goal.
In the win, UW-Platteville outshot Ramapo College by a 15 to 11 margin and goalkeeper Molly Bender played a key role in the shutout with nine saves to silence the Roadrunners' attack.
The Pioneers will look to wrap up its trip to New York City with a contest with a 1 p.m. tilt against the College of Staten Island on Saturday, September 1st.