THE BASICS
Lesley University, 4 vs University of Maine Farmington, 0
Husson University, 0 vs Maine Maritime Academy, 2
Records:
Lesley Lynx (13-5)
UMaine Farmington (7-10-1)
Husson (12-7-1)
Maine Maritime (13-4-1)
Location: Lexington, MA
Date: Saturday, October 28th 2023
THE LEAD – The Lynx hosted the North Atlantic Conference Quarterfinals this afternoon. Lesley #1 played UMaine Farmington #4, followed by a matchup between Husson #2 and Maine Maritime #3.
GAME 1 HOW IT HAPPENED – LESLEY VS UMAINE FARMINGTON
- Sage Henry recorded a goal for the Lynx just four minutes into the match off a cross pass from Tatiana Ledesma.
- Just five minutes later Henry was fouled in the box and Lesley was awarded a penalty kick. Keira Bergman took the PK for the Lynx giving them a 2-0 lead early in the match.
- At the 23rd minute mark Haile Carillo Hayes took the ball down to the corner, sent a pass up to Sacha Porter who immediately found Henry in front of the net to notch their third goal of the game.
- Abby Kalou recorded an assist off a rebounded shot from Henry, rounding out the 4-0 win to solidify the Lynx' semifinal appearance.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Henry recorded two goals and an assist on the match.
- Lolo Lacy recorded two saves in the net to record another shutout on the season.
- Paige Gonya made eight saves in the net for the Beavers.
- Lesley led the match 20-5 in shots, and 9-1 in corner kicks.
GAME 2 HOW IT HAPPENED- HUSSON VS MAINE MARITIME
- The entirety of the first half went by scoreless as both teams battled back and forth for possession. Husson firing off six shots to Maine Maritimes four.
- Maritime took a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute of the match when Delaney Ennis scored off a cross pass from Kirra Magana.
- Just ten minutes later the Mariners put another goal on the board after Taylor Webster sent a ball right through the middle for Sophia Hernandez to fire in.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Maine led the match 12-11 on shots, and 2-1 on corner kicks.
- Isa Thesing made three saves in net to clinch the win for the Mariners.
- Madison Weigler made four saves for Husson.
UP NEXT
Lesley University will take on Maine Maritime tomorrow at 1:00 in the NAC Semifinal matchup at Minuteman Field in Lexington, MA.