Falcons Surge Past Lancers, Move to 2-0 in Conference

Worcester, Mass. – Senior Allison Gough made 21 saves to propel the Fitchburg State University women's soccer team to a 3-1 win over the Lancers of Worcester State on Saturday morning at John F. Coughlin Field.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 3 Worcester State 1
Records: Fitchburg State (4-3-1, 2-0 MASCAC) | Worcester State (2-6-1, 1-1 MASCAC)

How It Happened

The Lancers took an early lead in the 17^th minute when senior Kristen Biedleman (Holliston, Mass.) found classmate Hayley Mignon (Tewksbury, Mass.) for the first goal of the game.

Knotted at 1-1, after an own goal from the Lancers, the Green and Gold forged ahead.  Freshman Charlotte Meixsell (Boxford, Mass.) found a streaking Elizabeth Read (Chelmsford, Mass.) for the 2-1 lead. The Falcons extended their lead (3-1) when junior Ashley Porter (Upton, Mass.) collected a loose ball and deposited it past the Lancers' netminder.

Worcester State pressured in the second half, pouring 23 shots at the Fitchburg State defense; however, goaltender Allison Gough (Wolcott, Conn.) made 11 stops in the frame to hold onto the win.

Inside the Numbers

• Worcester State held the advantage in shots (38-10) and corners (8-4)
• Gough made 21 saves for the Falcons, while Mallory Dupuis turned back 5 shots for the Lancers
• Read's score was her team-leading fourth of the season.
• It is the first win over Worcester State in women's soccer since 2007.
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Up Next

Falcons will host Wentworth on Wednesday afternoon for a 4:00 PM kickoff.