Women's Soccer Ties NEC on Senior Day

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Mitchell College women's soccer team continued conference play on Saturday afternoon, battling New England College to a scoreless draw at Alumni Field. 

Neither team managed to break through, with strong defense displayed throughout the game. Goalkeeper Gemma Landry kept the Mariners in the game, making 11 saves to continue her strong sophomore season in net. Saturday marked the fifth time this fall that the Mariners did not allow a goal.

The Mitchell defense had their hands full, however, turning back a plethora of attempts by the Pilgrims. NEC outshot the Mariners 20-6, yet the Mitchell defense did not break, making the Pilgrims work for every attempt. Elon Johnson attempted to put the Mariners ahead with a shot in the 84th minute, but it sailed high and to the left. Johnson led Mitchell with three shots, while Francesca Zamarripa, Taylor Bialowas, and Cassandra Roman all added shots. Stephanie Bronowicki made a pair of saves in goal for the visiting squad, who tallied their fifth tie of the season. Lauren Hobson led the Pilgrims with five shot attempts. 

Prior to the game, four seniors from the Mitchell team were recognized; Lindsey Robinson, Madison Nicynski, Mariah Travisano, and Rachel Ricciuti.

Robinson is a four-year letter winner who has played in 55 games while making 36 starts, Nicynski is three-year letter-winner who has played in 43 games while making 42 starts, Travisano is a three-year letter-winner has played in 41 games while making 41 starts, and Ricciuti has played in 28 career games while making eight starts over three letter-winning seasons. 

Mitchell (4-6-2, 0-1-1 NECC) will continue conference play on Tuesday, October 18, when they host Eastern Nazarene at 3:00 pm. Meanwhile, the Pilgrims (0-8-5, 0-1-2 NECC) welcome in Amherst on Sunday, October 16.