Box Score

STANDISH, Maine -- The University of New England received goals from four different players -- two in each half -- on its way to a 4-1 victory over Saint Joseph's College of Maine in a women's soccer mutual-opener Friday afternoon (Aug. 29) at Westerlea Way Field.

The win was the Nor'easters' first season-opening triumph in three seasons and moves them a game closer to .500 (8-9-2) in the all-time series with the Monks.

A pair of Scarborough, Maine natives did the first-half scoring for UNE, with sophomore Jessica Meader and senior Margaret Palmer finding the back of the net. Meader tallied in the 31st minute after eluding SJC's keeper with some nifty footwork, then Palmer extended the lead with just under four minutes remaining in the frame after the Monks were unable to clear a corner kick. 

Sophomore Katelyn Pierson made the score 3-0 in favor Big Blue in the 71st minute, taking a feed from classmate Taylor Littlefield and delivering a low shot inside the left post for her first collegiate goal.

After Megan Ford got the hosts on the scoreboard with just under 10 minutes remaining on the clock, UNE junior Kayla Hamel completed the scoring in the 86th minute.

Emily Richard picked up the goalkeeping win in her first career appearance. The sophomore blanked the Monks for the opening 79:50 before giving way to senior Sarah Papapietro.

For the match UNE held a commanding cushion in shots, 19-6, including a 12-0 margin in the first half. Marina Cameron and Amelia Tooker split time as goalkeepers for St. Joe's.

The Nor'easters are idle until next weekend when they open their home schedule Saturday (Sept. 6) with a 1 p.m. game versus UMaine Farmington.