Wellesley Soccer Suffers Season-Opening Loss to Union

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Despite eight saves from keeper Sarah Gray, the Wellesley College soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Union College. The Dutch women outshot the Blue, for their second win of the week.

Union improves to 2-0 on the season, while Wellesley fell to 0-1 in their first contest of the year.

The Dutchwomen took an early 1-0 lead when Jennifer Mansfield took a quick pass from Melissa Mansfield inside the six-yard box and finished high into the net at 2:40. The goal was Mansfield's second of the season.

Union recorded 10 shots on goal in the contest, while allowing just two from the Blue. Michaela Katz and Jennifer Mansfield led the Dutchwomen with three shots on net.

Abby Stohler made two saves, including a key stop with 4:20 remaining in the contest on a shot heading into the top corner from Wellesley's Amanda Young. 

Wellesley continues their New York road trip tomorrow with a 12:00pm match at RPI. Union next faces SUNY New Paltz at College Park on Sept. 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Courtesy Union Sports Information