IMMACULATA, Pa. – The Ursinus Women's Soccer team posted a 2-0 shutout win over Immaculata on Wednesday afternoon in non-conference action.
With the win, the Bears improved to 5-3-1 overall and the Mighty Macs fell to 5-3 overall.
The Bears turned away an early chance from the Mighty Macs in the sixth minute that came off a corner kick. Ursinus got on the board in the 16
th minute when first-year
Alexis Whaley scored off a pass into the box from sophomore
Fiona Sanders for her team-leading fourth goal of the season. The goal opened the door for the Bears to control play throughout the first half as they generated a few chances to keep the pressure on the Mighty Macs. Ursinus nearly extended the lead in the 41
st minute when sophomore
Abby Godown had a ball blocked in the box with the goalie out of position.
Ursinus continued to sustain pressure on the Mighty Macs in the second half and limited Immaculata to just one shot on goal in the second half which came in the last minute of regulation. The Bears got an insurance goal in the 83
rd minute after junior
Kaleigh Evans knocked in the ball that came deflection off Whaley following a free kick.
Ursinus held a sizable 21-4 shot advantage for the game and an 11-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Bears held a 7-2 edge in corner kicks as well. First-year goalkeeper
Lexie Albaeck made four saves in the full 90 minutes to earn her second shutout in three games. Devan Cosgrove made eight saves in the full time for the Mighty Macs. Whaley finished with three points with a goal and assist.
The Bears return to action on Saturday, October 3
rd as they will return to Centennial Conference play at Muhlenberg starting at 3:00 p.m.
