Worcester State Takes Down Fitchburg State, 1-0

Lancers claim share of 2011 MASCAC Regular Season crown

FITCHBURG, Mass. (October 29, 2011) – The Fitchburg State women’s soccer team suffered a tough 1-0 setback to Worcester State University in MASCAC action this afternoon.

With the victory, Worcester State clinches a share of the 2011 MASCAC Regular Season Championship, improving to 12-4-1 and 5-2-0 in the MASCAC. Despite the loss, Fitchburg State advances to the 2011 MASCAC Tournament with an overall record of 10-5-2 and a 4-3-0 mark in the conference. The Lancers earn the first seed for the tournament and will host the fourth-seeded Falcons on Wednesday night.

After a scoreless first half which witnessed play mainly between the 20's, Worcester State finally broke the scoring silence midway through the second period as senior Danielle Clifford (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) hit home for her sixth goal of the season. Lancer junior Brianne Beckman (Lakeville, Mass./Lakeville) initiated the scoring drive, taking a shot from the far right side. Sophomore keeper Jillian Kirouac (Leominster, Mass./Leomisnter) snagged Beckman's strike with a diving save, but a loose ball rebound landed at the foot of Clifford who deposited her attempt to the back of the net.

Offense was a lack luster for Fitchburg State as Worcester held the Falcons to just eight shots in the contest. The Lancers maintained solid offensive pressure with 20 attempts throughout the game, including a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks. In net, senior Angieszaka Sychtysz (Warren, Mass./Quabog) earned the victory with four saves for the Lancers, while Kirouac finished with 11 stops for the Falcons.

For more information regarding the 2011 MASCAC Women's Soccer tournament, please visit www.mascac.com, the official site of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference.