Falcons Defeated by Lynx

 Gilman stops thirteen shots in conference setback

Cambridge, Mass. – The Fitchburg State Women's Soccer team suffered a tough 3-0 setback to the Lynx of Lesley University this evening in a non-conference action

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 0, Lesley 3
Records: Fitchburg State (0-9-1) | Lesley (7-3-1)

How It Happened

Lesley grabbed the lead in the 36^th minute as senior Chloe Kouyoumdjian (La Canada, Calif.) connected on opening score off an assist from senior Claire Hounslow (Westborough, Mass.) for the 1-0 edge. The Green and Gold threatened in the first half as newcomer Hannah Cravedi (Baldwinsville, Mass.) put three shots on goal but Lynx keeper Lauren Lacy (Colorado Springs, CO) turned aside the attempts.

The Lynx doubled their advantage (2-0) in the 66^th minute of action when Juliana Rossini (Sonoma, Calif.) gathered a crossing feed from Kouyoumdjian for the tally. The hosts secured the victory late in the stanza with Kouyoumdjian notching her second goal of the game, resulting in the 3-0 final.

Inside the Numbers

• The Lynx held a 31-4 margin in shots, while also registering an 8-1 edge in corner kicks
• Freshman Abaigeal Gilman (Clinton, Mass.) made 13 saves for Fitchburg State in the setback

Up Next

Falcons will travel to Salem State University to take on the Vikings on Saturday at 1:00 PM.