Rockville Centre, N.Y. – The Molloy women's soccer team defeated the Dominican Chargers, 3-0, Wednesday evening at John A. Darcy Field. The Lions, who have won four straight matches, improved to 5-1-1, while the Chargers fell to 2-5.

How it Happened

• Junior Dana Poetzsch received a feed from junior Lexi Verni and scored on a fast break to put Molloy ahead 1-0 in the second minute.
• In the 10^th minute, Poetzsch netted a goal, on a pass from Verni, to make it 2-0.
• Molloy, which outshot Dominican 8-2 in the first half, led 2-0 at the break.
• Junior Lauren Marinello found the back of the net from 20 yards out in the 73^rd minute to increase the home team's advantage to 3-0.

Top Performances

• Poetzsch tallied two goals and has scored two or more goals in the last three contests. The junior leads the team in goals (10), assists (3), and points (23).
• Verni registered her first two assists of 2019.
• Marinello netted her third goal of the season.
• Junior Jackie Carty made two saves in her fourth shutout of the year.

Coach's Comments

• "We played a good match, and we are ready to play against New York Tech Saturday," head coach Steve Price said.

Up Next

• The maroon and white returns to action  Saturday, September 28 against New York Tech. The match with the Bears is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.