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Neumann NUWS (4-8-1, 0-2)
3
Winner Marywood University MUWS (4-6, 1-0)
Neumann NUWS
(4-8-1, 0-2)
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Final
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Marywood University MUWS
(4-6, 1-0)
Winner
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Team 1 2 F
Neumann NUWS 0 0 0
Marywood University MUWS 1 2 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer Opens AEC Play with Shutout of Neumann

Scranton, Pa. - Marywood University women's soccer opened the Atlantic East Conference portion of their schedule with a 3-0 shutout win over visiting Neumann University Saturday afternoon. The Pacers got goals from three different players to improve to 4-6 (1-0 AEC).

Neumann fell to 4-8-1 (0-2 AEC) with the loss.

A sluggish first half from Marywood resulted in a just a 1-0 lead at the break.  Jackie VonItter scored her team best fifth of the season moments after subbing in, making the most of a breakaway chance by beating two defenders before slotting home what would turn out to be the game-winner in the 24th minute of action.

Marywood would only hold a 7-6 advantage in shots at the half, and Bella DiToma made a great save moments after VonItter's tally to keep the Knights off the board.

Second half defensive pressure picked up, and the Pacers would not allow any shots from the visitors until the final minute of the game.  Marywood out-shot Neumann 9-2 in the second half.  

Marywood would also tack on two insurance goals in the second half.  The first came in the 65th minute of action when Madison Daches cleaned up a failed corner kick and ripped a shot to the near post from just inside the top of the 18 yard box.  

Nine minutes later, a Cara Romaniello cross was one-timed centrally by Shea Olszewski for Carissa Novelli to touch home on the goal line for her first of the year and the Pacers' third of the game. Both Romaniello and Olszewski picked up assists on the play.

In all, Marywood out-shot Neumann 16-8 and had three corners to one for the Knights. DiToma made three saves - the key one in the first half and two in the final minute of action - for the clean sheet.

Marywood hosts Gwynedd Mercy Wednesday at 4:00 pm.
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