WOMEN’S SOCCER SHUTS OUT CADETS, 3-0

NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Emmanuel College Women's Soccer Team put together a three-goal shutout over Norwich University under the lights on Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium on Saturday night.  The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) contest was part of Norwich's homecoming weekend, as the visiting Saints improved to 5-6-2 on the season and 3-1-1 in conference action.

Emmanuel wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, despite the fact the Saints arrived two hours late due to bus troubles and had minimal time to warm up.  Senior forward Darcey Sullivan (Dalton, Mass.) scored just 2:02 into the match when she buried a shot into the back of the net off a drop pass by Kelsie Dumas (Dalton, Mass.).

Sophomore defender Ari Cardillo (Richmond, Mass.) increased the Saints' lead to 2-0 in the 19^th minute with a 40-foot-bomb that tucked underneath the crossbar and over the head of Norwich starting goalkeeper Allison Hull (South Royalton, Vt.).

Sullivan capped the scoring in the 72^nd minute with her second goal of the night and sixth of the season off an assist from Donandrea Myette (Portsmouth, R.I.).

Hull made six saves for Norwich as the Saints outshot Norwich 24-1. Junior keeper Abaigeal Thivierge (Bennington, Vt.) was uncontested in picking up the win for Emmanuel.

Norwich is still seeking its first win of the season at 0-10-0, 0-5 GNAC.  The Cadets return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 9 when they travel to Anna Maria for a 4:30 PM kickoff with the AMCATS.  Emmanuel will also play Wednesday, when the Saints take on the Raiders of Rivier University in a 7:00 PM start in Nashua, N.H.

- Release courtesy of Norwich University Sports Information