NORTHAMPTON, MASS. - In the opening match of NEWMAC play for the visiting Smith College soccer team, both teams kept each other off of the board ending in a 0-0 draw on Saturday afternoon.
"Coming away with a point on the road against a tenacious, fast-paced WPI team gives us a solid start in conference play," said head coach
Kathy Brawn. "Everyone stepped up at different moments today and in a game against a regionally ranked opponent, it was goalkeeper
Noemi Howland who rose to the occasion every time. We look forward to building on today's successes as we prepare for the games ahead."
Highlights
- Senior goalkeeper Noemi Howland (South Pasadena, Calif./South Pasadena) recorded five saves in the first half of the game.
- Howland posted seven saves in the second half, while the last three stops were within a two-minute span.
Game Notes
- The Engineers held a 27-6 edge in total shots and a 12-3 advantage in shots on goal
- WPI posted six corners while Smith produced two
- Howland made 12 stops for the Pioneers
- Smith'S record is now 2-1-2 and 0-0-1 in NEWMAC competition while WPI holds a record of 3-2-1 and 0-0-1 in conference play
Up Next
Smith will travel to Springfield to play Western New England on Wednesday, September 21 for a 4:00 pm contest.
About Smith Athletics: Smith College is a NCAA Division III member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference that sponsors 11 intercollegiate sports. For more information log on to smithpioneers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
