NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - Sophomore Etienne Oliver (Portland, Ore./The Catlin Gabel School) delivered the game's only goal as the Smith College soccer team opened New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action with a 1-0 victory Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Pioneers improve to 5-2-0 overall and 1-0-0 in league play, while the Blue drop to 3-3-0, 0-1-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

64' | SMITH | Oliver broke through the back line on the dribble and drilled a shot into the back of the net.

NOTABLE

• Oliver's goal was the first of her career.
• First year goalkeeper Naomi Falkenberg (Sutton, Mass./Sutton Memorial) made two saves in her third shutout of the season.
• The Pioneers owned a 16-5 advantage in shots and 9-4 edge in corners.
• Smith improves to 25-15-4 all-time against the Blue.

UP NEXT
The Pioneers are back on the pitch Sunday, September 16 at Amherst College at 2:00 p.m.

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