Southern Connecticut Shut Out at Melucci Field by Saint Anselm
Southern Connecticut State University women’s soccer controlled the opening 45 minutes defensively before three second-half goals handed the Owls a 3-0 defeat against Saint Anselm at Melucci Field. The result drops Southern Connecticut in Northeast 10 play after a scoreless first half that saw senior goalkeeper Makenzi Pastreck turn away five shots and limit the Hawks to five attempts on target.
First-Half Defense Gives Way to Second-Half Penalty
The match shifted immediately after the halftime interval when Saint Anselm earned a penalty kick in the 51st minute and converted it to break the deadlock. The Hawks doubled their advantage less than eight minutes later at the 58:49 mark. Southern Connecticut mounted its strongest offensive pressure in response, generating four shots on goal during a 10-minute stretch that featured attempts from Frida Norret, Olivia Morrissette, and Elizabeth Bishop, though the Saint Anselm keeper turned them all away.
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Pastreck Finishes With Eight Saves as Hawks Seal 3-0 Result
Pastreck kept the Owls within striking distance by recording four additional saves in the second half, finishing the afternoon with eight stops on 11 shots on goal. She made several difficult stops on Deneen, who led all players with six total shots and four on frame. The Hawks finalized the 3-0 scoreline at the 81:12 mark, capping a period where the Hawks held a 15-7 shot advantage.
Jess Dow Field Regular-Season Finale Against Adelphi
Southern Connecticut returns to action for its final home game of the regular season when it hosts Adelphi on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. at Jess Dow Field.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Southern Connecticut play its next home match?
The Owls host Adelphi for their regular-season home finale on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. at Jess Dow Field.
How many saves did Makenzi Pastreck make against Saint Anselm?
Senior goalkeeper Makenzi Pastreck finished the match with eight saves on 11 shots on goal faced, including five stops in the first half.
Which player led all participants in total shots during the match?
Deneen led all players with six total shots and four attempts on frame, testing Pastreck throughout the contest.