Lewis scores late but Women’s Soccer comes up short 2-1 against Salem State
Salem, MA- Madison Ryan scored twice to lead the Salem State Women's Soccer team over visiting MCLA 2-1 in conference action this afternoon at Alumni Field. With the win the Vikings improve to 3-12 (2-4 MASCAC) while the Trailblazers fall to 2-9-2 (0-5-1 MASCAC).
Ryan's first career goal would break a scoreless tie in the 35th minute to put Salem State up 1-0. With just over 30 seconds left to play in the half, the first year would strike again, with what would prove to be the game winner and send the Vikings into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
MCLA would make a late push and in the 87th minute junior Anna Lewis (North Monmouth, ME) would score her 2nd goal of the season to trim the Viking lead to 2-1. Time would run out on the Trailblazers however and Salem State would walk away with their second conference win of the season.
Viking goalkeeper Lily Pfeffer made 3 saves in the match and improves to 3-12. MCLA senior keeper Jillian Currier (Troy, NY) would make 9 saves but falls 2-9-2.
Salem State outshot MCLA 13-5 and enjoyed a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Salem State returns to action Tuesday as it visits Western Connecticut State University while MCLA will host NVU Lyndon on Monday at 6:30pm