WSOC: Lasers Advance After Nail-Biting PK Victory Over Colby-Sawyer
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | OT2 | T |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
#4 Lasell : 14/ Y 4/ Y 7/ N 26/ Y
#4 Lasell wins shootout 3 - 1
#5 Colby-Sawyer
| Game Statistics | #5 Colby-Sawyer | #4 Lasell |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 27 (10) | 8 (4) |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Fouls | 8 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
Newton, MA- In a thrilling showdown, Lasell University emerged victorious against #5 Colby-Sawyer, advancing in the tournament after a tense penalty shootout.
Colby-Sawyer struck first when Bridget O'Connell scored at 19:23 in the first half, assisted by Halle Pletzer, giving them a 1-0 lead. Lasell responded quickly, equalizing with Jordan Chatman's unassisted goal at 23:09.
Despite Colby-Sawyer dominating the shot count with 27 shots to Lasell's 8, the game remained tied through regulation and overtime. Both goalkeepers delivered strong performances; Gabriela Calidonio for Colby-Sawyer made 3 saves, while Lasell's Elizabeth DaSilva held it down with 9 saves, including 2 crucial ones during the shootout.
Defensively, Brianna Marrero made two key defensive saves, helping to keep Lasell in the game at critical moments. In the shootout, Lasell scored on all three out of four attempts, with Kaleigh Kosta, Brianna Marrero, and Mia Pineault each converting. Colby-Sawyer, on the other hand, was only able to convert their first attempt.
Up Next: The Lasers will advance to GNAC Semi-Finals, taking on Johnson & Wales this Tuesday at 7:00pm.
