Box Score FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (Sept. 4) – The Nichols College women's soccer team opened the 2010 season with a 4-1 non-conference victory at Framingham State University Saturday afternoon. The win marked the first for first year head coach Damir Pesa.
The Bison took a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute on an unassisted goal from sophomore forward Samantha Abro (Northborough, Mass.). First year forward Starleena Cash (Springfield, Mass.) would put the Bison up 3-0 with back-to-back goals in the 35th and 39th minutes.
The game would remain 3-0 until the Rams broke into the scoring column in the 73rd minute. Senior back Paige Cabezas found junior forward Kerry Kiley in the middle and Kiley converted for her first goal of the season.
Nichols would add an insurance goal in the 84th minute by Kaitlyn Dibuono (Auburn, Mass.) to reach the final margin of 4-1.
Freshman Kaitlyn Rossi made six saves for the Rams and picked up the loss, while Nicole Johnson (Westhampton, Mass.) picked up the win for the Bison making nine saves.
The Rams return to action on Tuesday as they host Curry College at 4 p.m., while the Bison host UMass Dartmouth on Thursday at 4 p.m.
Story courtesy Framingham State Sports Information
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