Women’s Soccer Begins Road Swing at Colby Sawyer Saturday

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 // 1:30 PM  KESLEY SOCCER FIELD // NEW LONDON, N.H.
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BOSTON – Suffolk women's soccer takes its two-game win streak to New London, New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 21 for a showdown at Colby Sawyer. The GNAC game is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. start.

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LAST TIME OUT
A goal in each half, propelled Suffolk women's soccer to an opening GNAC win over Simmons, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.

MORE READING: Women's Soccer Stumps Simmons, 2-0, in GNAC Opener

RAMS REVIEW
Suffolk, which is off to its best start since 2016, sits 3-1-0 on the season and 1-0-0 against conference competition. The Rams have shutout opponents in back-to-back outings. Overall in2019, the blue-and-gold has outscored its foes 14-1. 

Caleigh O'Brien's boot is the main contributor to Suffolk's offense as the sophomore is responsible for four goals and two helpers for a team-best 10 points. Liv Hurley is second on the squad in goals scored with three to her credit. A trio of student-athletes sport four points in Julia Hunt (1g, 2a), Carley Pearce (1g, 2a) and Caitlin Ryan (2g). 

Allison Rodrigues is the backbone to the Rams' early success. The sophomore netminder has stopped 90 percentage (18-19) of the shots she has faced, allowing just one ball past her for a 0.45 GAA.

CHARGERS CATCH UP
Colby Sawyer opened the season with back-to-back wins, but has since slipped in five consecutive contests, including one league tilt, to sit 2-5 on the year and 0-1 against conference competition. 

Two players are the main ingredients to the Chargers 10 goals in Sydney Jimmo (4) and Abby Hamelin (3). Leah Dupuis has helped out offensively, as well, with one marker and two assists. 

Sam Mitchell looks to be the Chargers every day starter. She holds a .756 save percentage and a 2.63 GAA.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Suffolk, Colby Sawyer series is one of the newest in the Rams' history, beginning just last year.
• The Chargers took down the blue-and-gold in the first contest, 2-0.

EYES ON THE GAME
 

NETMINDER NOTES
Allison Rodrigues of the Suffolk women's soccer team was selected as the GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week after a two-shutout week.

MORE READING: Rodrigues Collects GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week Honor

COMING UP
Suffolk remains on the road Wednesday, Sept. 25 when it visits Anna Maria for a 4:30 p.m. battle.