Lehigh University
La Salle
Mountain Hawks best La Salle, extend shutout streak
9/7/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
“We were a little slow early on, but the girls worked hard and were able to get more good scoring chances,” said head coach Manny Oudin. “We can still do better though; we need to finish more when we get the kinds of chances we got tonight.”
The Mountain Hawks had a golden opportunity to take an early lead when junior Daniela Molina was taken down in the penalty area in the 15th minute, but junior Gina Lewandowski’s penalty kick hit the crossbar. Three minutes later Lehigh would strike first, as sophomore Jen Fetsick corralled Melissa Montalvo’s cross and beat
The second 45 minutes featured more physical play with a number of fouls whistled on each team. The Mountain Hawks increased their lead in the 58th minute when senior Megan Edwards found an open Molina, who beat Malizia from the top of the 18-yard box to give the Brown and White a two goal advantage.
From there the Lehigh defense turned aside several
“It’s a collective effort,” said Oudin about his team’s so-far stellar defense. “It starts with the forwards and works its way back. If everyone is doing their jobs, good things will happen.”
Lehigh out shot
The Mountain Hawks return to action on Sunday, September 11, when they visit Stony Brook at 1:00 p.m.
