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BIDDEFORD, Maine – Senior Meredith Kennedy factored in three goals for the Nor'easters as they defeated Westfield State, 4-0, in their home-opener Monday afternoon at Barbara J. Hazard Field.
 
The UNE (3-0) back line held strong once again as the hosts recorded their third consecutive shutout to begin the season. The Nor'easters have outscored opponents 9-0 to start the year.
 
Hannah Cottis put back a rebound off a shot by Kennedy to start the scoring the 17th minute [Watch]. Lizzie Frattaroli corralled a lofting pass inside the box and tapped it to Kennedy for a marker later in the half as the Nor'easters extend the lead to 2-0 [Watch]. Tori Keyes made it 3-0 Nor'easters at the half with a goal in the final minute. She ran through three Owls' defenders on the way to her team-leading third score of the year [Watch].
 
Marie Hoehner booted a long pass from the UNE zone up ahead of the defense to Kennedy. Westfield State keeper Lauryn Davis failed to clear the ball and Kennedy ran in for an easy goal on an empty net in the 70th minute. [Watch]
 
The Nor'easters outshot the Owls 17-9 overall, including a 12-4 margin on goal. Sydney Gillingham earned her second solo shutout with four saves, all in the first half. Davis had seven stops in 73+ minutes for Westfield State (1-1-1).
 
UNE is back in action at home on Saturday against Southern Maine at 3:30 p.m.