KEENE, N.H. - The Keene State women's soccer program extended their unbeaten streak to 6-0-0 at home for the 2016 season, after a 3-1 non-conference victory over Smith on Thursday evening at Owl Athletic Complex.  

The Owls improve to 9-5, while the Pioneers drop to 7-3-4. 

Keene State came out firing in the first minutes of the half, as the Owls held posession and got off four shots throughout the first six minutes. The middle of the half found both teams playing aggressive defense before Keene State was awarded a penalty kick after Brittany Tollla was fouled in the box during the 27th minute. Katie Silegy stepped up and put the ball into the right side of the net to put the Owls up 1-0.  

The Pioneers aimed to fire back quickly in the 28th minute, as Jordan Isaacs (Weston, Conn./Weston) sent a through ball to Emily Smith (Winchester, Mass./Winchester), as she went one-on-with Warhall, who ended the opportunity by making a diving save.  

With less than thirty seconds remaining in the first half, Innis Hitt (Arlington, Va./Yorktown) sent a cross into the box. The serve passed multiple Smith jerseys, but Reilly Sullivan (Keene, N.H./Keene) was there to finish the play with seven seconds remaining, as the teams went into halftime tied at one goal apiece. 

The Owls had a quality opportunity in the first two minutes as Morgan Kathan tucked a shot under the cross bar, but Biasin placed an outstretched hand to tip the ball over the net, forcing a corner kick that was eventually cleared. 

After the opening minutes, neither team gained traction, until Keene State was awarded a free kick in the 54th minute. Farland sent a long ball into the box, which eventually found its way to the foot of Tori Laires next to the left post. Laires one-touched the ball to Sierra Trzepacz, who fired the ball into the back of the net. 

Shortly after, Isaacs collected the ball and raced down the field in an attempt to answer the Owls' goal, but the attempt forced a corner kick, that was cleared by Warhall. 

In the 63rd minute, Kathan capaitalized on a mistake from the Pioneers' backline and added an insurance goal, placing the ball low in the net. 

Keene State held a dominate margin of 24-6 in shots and 10-2 advantage in corners. Danielle Warhall recorded four saves for the Owls, while Smith's netminder Camryn Biasin (Lee, Mass./Berkshire) made a season-high eight saves in the loss. 

The Pioneers return to conference action Saturday at MIT. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.

(Portions of this recap courtesy to Keene State Sports Information)