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Women's Soccer Falls to #18 Brandeis 5-1

Women's Soccer Falls to #18 Brandeis 5-1

THE BASICS 
Lesley University, 1 vs. Brandeis, 5

Records: 
Brandeis (5-0-3)
Lesley Lynx (5-3)

Location: Lexington, MA.   

Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

THE LEAD –  The Lynx welcomed Brandeis, ranked #18 in the nation, to Minuteman field for a non-conference matchup.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Judges were the first to put a goal on the board, when Ali Pennella put a header into the back of the net, off a corner kick from Rachel Watler 16 minutes into the game.
  • Lesley battled for the next twenty-minutes, until junior Abby Kalou was awarded a penalty shot.
  • The Lynx and Judges spent the rest of the first half in a tie.
  • In the 59th minute, Tanvi Raju sent a cross pass over to Sydney Lenhart, who scored, sending the Judges up 2-1.  
  • Lenhart wasn't done, and just a minute later sent a header, off a corner kick, right past the Lynx goalie, with an assist to Watler.
  • Another goal from Lenhart, her third of the match, put the Judges up 4-1 in the 72nd minute.
  • The last goal of the game came from Dominique Paglia, unassisted, to solidify the Judges 5-1 win. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Lauren Lacy recorded four saves in the net for the Lynx.
  • Amaya Logan recorded half a shutout, with 3 SOG and 3 saves recorded over 45 minutes.  

UP NEXT

  • The Lynx off until Saturday, September 30th, when they head to Maine Maritime Academy for a critical conference matchup.