East Stroudsburg, Pa. – The Molloy women's soccer team defeated the East Stroudsburg Warriors, 1-0, Monday evening at Eiler-Martin Stadium. The Lions improved to 10-3-1, while the Warriors fell to 9-4. The win marked the first time the program has recorded double-digit wins since 2006 when it won a program-best 14 matches.

How it Happened

• Sophomore Sabrina Bell created the Lions' first chance in the 12^th minute, but her shot was stopped.
• In the 28^th minute, freshman Sarah Tappeto had a shot saved by ESU goalkeeper Mauri Jackson.
• The Warriors created chances in the 31^st and 36^th minutes, but their tries were stopped by junior goalkeeper Jackie Carty.
• The match was scoreless at the half.
• Junior Dana Poetzsch led sophomore Lexi Verni on a fast break, which led to a goal in the 47^th minute and gave the maroon and white a 1-0 lead.
• Carty made two saves in the second frame to help the Lions secure a 1-0 victory.

Top Performances

• Verni has scored in back-to-back contests and is second on the team with six goals.
• Poetzsch leads the team with four assists.
• Carty made five saves to record her eighth shutout of the season, which is a career-high. The junior has 19 clean sheets in her career, which tied Christina Aquilon for the program record.

Up Next

• The maroon and white travels to play Chestnut Hill Wednesday, October 30. The match with the Griffins is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.