Women’s Soccer Blanked by Babson
Framingham, Mass. - The Babson College women's soccer team defeated the Framingham State Rams 2-0 today at Maple Street Field in non-conference women's soccer action. With the win, the Beavers improve to 4-2 on the season, while the loss drops the Rams to 1-4.
Babson sophomore forward Lauren Clement (Pittsfield, Mass.) scored the game winner just over five minutes into the game. Clement dribbled down the left sideline and placed a shot in the lower right corner past the Rams diving goal keeper for the 1-0 lead and her first goal of the season.
The Beavers controlled play for most of the game and held a decided advantage in shots for the game as they outshot the Rams 12-2. Framingham State freshman goalkeeper Kia Minor (Oak Bluffs, Mass.) was able to keep the Rams within striking distance down only goal for most of the game, but the Rams were unable to generate a quality scoring attempt.
Babson was able to extend their lead in the 84th minute as Clement took a shot from the right side that Minor was able to deflect away. Babson College first year Emily Anderson (Scituate, Mass) was able to collect the rebound and find the back of the net giving Babson the 2-0 lead.
Minor made seven saves on the day for the Rams and allowed just two goals, while junior Sarah Macary (Woodbury, Conn.) made one save en route to the shut out win for Babson.
The Rams return to action on Saturday as begin conference action when they host Westfield State at 11 a.m., while the Beavers travel to Emmanuel on Thursday night at 7 p.m.