Endicott Athletics and Recreation

    • Endicott downs Wellesley 3-1 on the road

    Endicott downs Wellesley 3-1 on the road
    September 7, 2011
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    BEVERLY, Mass. –     The Endicott women's soccer team traveled to NEWMAC foe Wellesley College on Wednesday afternoon and defeated the Blue 3-1 in rainy conditions to improve to 3-1 on the season. Wellesley dropped to 1-2-1 following the loss.
    The Gulls dominated the opposition in the first half, holding a 17-2 advantage in shots and a 7-2 lead in corner kick opportunities. 

    Endicott netted one goal in the first half, a one-touch shot by junior forward Christina Vellucci (Saugus, Mass.) after a pass across the goal from teammate Hannah Schneidenbach (Charlestown, R.I.). For Vellucci, it was her third goal of the season. 

    In the second half, the Blue and Green stretched their lead out to 2-0 after sophomore Nichole Fournier (Milford, Mass.) spun around her defender and finished her shot past Blue keeper S.J. Gray (Montclair, Va.). It was Fournier's first goal of the season and the third of her career.

    Wellesley looked to get back into the match in the 78th minute as Wellesley sophomore Lena Cardoso (Seattle, Wash.) found the back of the net to make it 2-1 on a long shot attempt. 

    Endicott, however, thwarted Wellesley's plans for a comeback as senior captain Colleen Pepin (Fairhaven, Mass.) scored her third goal of the season, unassisted, to cap off the scoring a 3-1 in favor of the visitors.

    Gulls goalkeeper Natalie Wyrsch (Dover, N.H.) improved to 3-1 on the year after making four saves between the posts. Gray made 11 saves for Wellesley. 

    Endicott next hosts conference rival Western New England on Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 pm at Endicott Stadium. Wellesley will play Keene State at home at 1:00 pm on Saturday.