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 |
| Scoring Summary | |
|---|---|
| 1st - 14:55 | Sarah Eck (Wis.-Platteville) |
| 2nd - 78:45 | Melissa Dunlavy (Wis.-Platteville) |
| 2nd - 89:42 | Anna Strasser (Wis.-Platteville) |
| Wis.-Platteville | Ramapo |
|---|---|
|
G:
3 Players (#7, #10, #20 - 1)
A: 5 Players (#3, #7, #15, #20, #23 - 1) Sh: Lindsey Harms - 5 Sv: Molly Bender - 9 |
G:
N/A
A: N/A Sh: Jaimie Towey - 3 Sv: Talia Auslin - 6 |
| TEAM 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.
