Wellesley Soccer Tops Emerson to Open NEWMAC Play

BOSTON, Mass. -- The Wellesley College soccer team opened New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action with a 2-0 win over Emerson College on the road on Saturday. The win lifts the Blue to 3-5 overall, 1-0 in the NEWMAC, while the Lions fall to 4-3 (1-0 NEWMAC).

In a tightly placed game, Wellesley ended with a 10-8 advantage in shots, while Emerson had a 5-3 edge in corner kicks. The Blue recorded five shots on goal to Emerson's two, with Wellesley keeper Claire Cerda earning her second shut out of the season.

After a scoreless first half, the Blue struck for 62nd-minute goal to make it 1-0. Juliette Fry converted a breakaway, scoring unassisted for her first goal of the season.

Wellesley pushed the advantage to 2-0 in the 75th-minute. Sumner Hanula placed a pass through the middle into the back right corner, where she found LJ Foster who booted it passed the keeper for the score.

After taking the 2-0 lead, the Blue kept Emerson off the board the rest of the way, not allowing the Lions an attempt over the final 15 minutes of play.

Cerda finished with two saves in goal for the Blue, while Emerson's Allie Altman recorded three saves in the loss.

Wellesley is back in action on Tuesday, traveling to Brandeis for a 7:00pm match. The Blue will then return home to play Cedar Crest on Saturday at 1:00pm, with the game serving as Senior Day and Homecoming for Wellesley. Emerson will next host Emmanuel, playing Tuesday at 6:00pm.