Franklin leads Mustangs to NEAC win over Wells

Franklin leads Mustangs to NEAC win over Wells

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. – Sophomore forward, Shay Franklin (North Norwich, NY) notched the first goal of the game and the Mustangs never looked back as the Morrisville State women cruised to a 3-0 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) over visiting Wells Express on Saturday afternoon. Franklin finished the game with 2 goals on 4 shots attempted, a career high in goals scored in a game.

THE BASICS

  • Final Score: Morrisville 3, Wells 0
  • Location: Drake Field – Morrisville, NY
  • Records: Morrisville (3-5-0), Wells (1-7-0)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • The Mustangs got on the board in the first 7' of the contest off of a cross from sophomore forward, Jade Shimer (Canastota, NY). Shimer gathered the ball just inside the penalty box on the right side of the goal, crossing the ball to a waiting Franklin, who put the ball away 6:56 into the first half.
  • Shimer recorded her second assist on the afternoon later in the first half, crossing the ball to junior midfielder, Madison Shoemaker (Caledonia, NY) who blasted the ball in the lower left corner of the goal at the 20:18 mark.
  • Franklin registered her second tally in the 68' minute, with an unassisted goal to the back of the net.
  • Senior goalkeeper, Brianna Sorriento logged her second win on the season, collecting 3 saves in 90' for the Mustangs.

WHAT'S NEXT

Women's Soccer takes a week long break before hitting the road to take on North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) opponent, Penn St.-Abington on Saturday, September 29. The game is slated to start at 1:00pm

 

Morrisville State College's curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.

The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2018 issue and was also recognized in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2018 Best Colleges rankings. For more information about Morrisville State College, visit www.morrisville.edu.

 

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