Need to Know
Score: Smith 2 UMass Boston 0
Records: Pioneers: 1-0-0, Beacons 0-1-0
Location: Northampton, Mass.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - The Smith College soccer team opened the 2019 season with a 2-0 victory over UMass Boston Friday evening. Playing in a non-conference matchup, the Pioneers scored in the 86th minute and added one for good measure with under a minute left in the win.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• 86' | Jessica Matsuoka (Redding, Conn./Joel Barlow) gathered the ball in a crowded box and slipped passed the keeper.
• 90' | Etienne Oliver (Sandy, Ore./The Catlin Gabel School) controlled the ball on the left flank and dished it to a wide open Peyton McBride (Manchester, N.H./Goffstown) near the penalty shot. McBride sent a shot into the left side of the goal.

COACHES QUOTE
"I am incredibly proud of this team for staying positive and playing hard against a very fast and aggressive team in UMass Boston," said head coach Jeannette Boudway. "Jess Matsuoka had such determination, which spread through the team like wildfire!'

NOTABLE

• The Pioneers now lead the all-time series 1-0
• Four first-years made their collegiate debuts in the win
• UMB held the advantage in shots (17-13) and corners (6-5)
• First year Noemi Howland (South Pasadena, Calif./South Pasadena) made one save in her first career win

UP NEXT
Smith hosts Bard on Sunday, September 1 at 12:00 p.m.

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