BOSTON - UMass Boston scored twice in the opening 10 minutes and Smith was unable to overcome a fast start in a 2-0 loss to the host Beacons on Friday.
Records
Smith 0-1
UMass Boston 1-0
"The Beacons fast start got the better of us today," said head coach
Kathy Brawn. "While not the result we wanted, the lessons learned and the quality play that eventually emerged will serve us well as we move forward."
Game Highlights
- Caileigh Sullivan got the scoring started with a goal off a corner kick 6:32 into the game.
- At 10:08 Kathryn Brown doubled the score after dribbling 35 yards past several defenders and slotted the ball past the keeper with the outside of her right foot.
- Smith's best chance came with 15 minutes remaining in the game, but Isabella O'Connell was turned away the shot by Raven Tebbetts (North Haven, CT/North Haven)
- Skylar Smith (Carlisle, MA/Concord-Carlisle Regional) made six saves for Smith
- The Beacons held a 10-3 edge in corners 9-7 advantage in shots on goal
Up Next
Smith hosts Rowan University on Sunday, September 1 at 3:30pm.
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