Box Score WESTFIELD Mass. – The Smith College soccer team was undone by three second half goals in a 3-0 non-conference defeat to Westfield State University on Wednesday night.

Senior forward Leann Rivard recorded three assists to lead the undefeated Westfield State, who continued their program's best ever start by improving their record to 9-0-1 heading into Saturday's key conference game vs. Worcester State. Smith is 4-4.

Westfield outshot Smith, 12-0, in the first half, including a wicked shot by Rivard that hit the crossbar, but the host squad was unable to light up the scoreboard.

The Owls scored twice early in the second half following corner kicks by Rivard. Senior Colleen Bazinet headed in the game-winning score in the 50th minute and sophomore Lauren McLaughlin scored off a corner in the 58th minute.

Senior Kayley Miller (Ludlow) capped the scoring in the 68th minute with a blast under the crossbar from 30 yards. Miller leads the Owls with 10 goals and 27 points.

Westfield outshot Smith, 21-4. Smith goalie Cody Norris (Auburn, Mass./Auburn) had six saves. Sophomore Nicky Stasz was between the pipes for the Owls in the second half. She recorded two saves and was credited with the victory.

(Story courtesy Westfield State sports information)