BOSTON, Mass. —
Saturday afternoon, October 10th, the United States Coast Guard Academy women's soccer team traveled to Emerson College to face off for a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) match. This game ended 1-0 in favor of the Lions. Following this loss, the Bears fall to 2-5-4 (0-3-2 NEWMAC), while the Lions improve to 4-6-2 (2-3 NEWMAC).
Despite what the box score said for the first half, this match was a battle of who could break through the defense. In the first half alone, there were 16 total shots. The Bears had 6, including 2 on goal, and the Lions had 10, including 4 on goal. Both goalkeepers were standing tall, and stopping every shot faced as the last line of defense.
When it seemed like nobody could break the tie, Emerson won a corner following a massive save from Julia Little (Pensacola, Fla.) in the 87th minute. The Lions converted from the set piece as they found an unmarked player in the box and sent it down into the bottom left corner past the Bears' keeper. This goal went on to become the game-winner for Emerson. Little finished the game with six saves.
Coast Guard women's soccer will continue NEWMAC play in their next one as they host Mount Holyoke College (3-6-3, 0-4-1) on Wednesday, October 14th, for the Bears' senior day. Kick-off is scheduled for 6 PM ET.
